May Moodboard

Hello again! I'm actually excited that it's May (already?!) as for me, the month of may means the start of nicer weather and the obvious fact that summer is just around the corner. I like the days being longer and seeing the sun more reguarly than in April; last month I started a new blog series of moodboards, inspired by the blogger Rebecca from aclotheshorse - I would fully recommend taking a peek at her blog as it is flawless! This month I'm loving images of cameras, girly fashion, pretty shoes, gorgeous hair and lovely landscape views. Quick little disclaimer; I'm not in any way suggesting that any of these images are mine. They were all found from a google image search using keywords, for example 'lbloggers', 'fbloggers', 'flowing hair' (I'm sure you've go the idea!) and represent the kind of images that with time, I would like to create for my own blog. I love the idea of creating these monthly moodboards as it makes me feel as though I have a focus; if I know what I like to see, why not emulate this style of photography? My blog is definitely random, it covers a lot of topics and so by laying out the kind of things I like it's encouraging me to improve my photographic and blogging styles. Are any of you finding inspiration from other bloggers and the world around us? Let me know in the comments!

 

 

 

 

Favourite Blogs! - December

So far this month I've been enjoying reading through festive and beauty posts, which has made me realise that Christmas has really appeared out of nowhere. The nice part about the festive season is that most people have a more positive outlook on life and the excitement that comes with winding down and getting ready to spend time with loved ones. I like seeing how other people prepare and/or enjoy the start and end of the season and what presents they gift and receive.

 

www.whatoliviadid.com

I've been loving Olivia's blog for a few years now and her Christmas posts this year have been amazing so far; each day has been a detailed set of present ideas for a specific loved one, such as a best friend, mum or boyfriend. As always, she has lovely taste and her ideas aren't super expensive or unreasonable; she's definitely one of the more 'real' bloggers and is so relatable. I like how her blog is very visual, with many photos alongside short, summarised captions that describe just what is necessary. It's festive without being too 'oh my gosh I love Christmas so much!' and so I love it.

 

www.paigejoanna.co.uk

Paige's blog is another of my all-time favourites that I come back to and read time, and time again. She's so incredibly creative and inspiring as she's very open about the struggles of working and blogging full time, running a creative business and juggling having a chronic illness. One of her most recent posts was a quirky, girly gift guide full of glittery hair clips, make up brushes and fluffy unicorn slippers. I adore her passion for making things and her etsy shop is full of handmade, one of a kind pieces; she clearly puts 100% into everything that she does.

 

www.chloesway.com

This blog is one of my more recent finds and I'm really enjoying going through her posts past and present. Chloe's Christmas gift guides are really relatable with items from places like Primark and Superdrug which are great for people like me, who are on a budget. Alongside this, she touches on more controversial topics such as plastic surgery, skinny shaming and getting married. Her posts are fairly varied and that's the main reason I like her blog so much; it's nice to see posts coming from the heart and not just for the money.

 

www.aimeroseblog.com

Another newer find, I liked her page instantly. The layout is so visually pleasing, as well as easy to follow. Mostly beauty related, she has a recent post on beauty Christmas gift ideas which are fairly pricey but no doubt excellent quality items. Her blog is very polished and the photographs are so nicely put together and framed so well. Although her blog is fairly high end, not all of her possessions are, with some pieces from Primark and other high street shops, which is nice to see as it makes me want to read her posts more as that's more suited to my budget.

 

www.styleandsplurging.com

I recently found Charlotte's blog and I've really enjoyed reading through her posts, particularly her wintery themed ones; not only does she recommend ways to get into the festive spirit, she also gives some very much needed advice on how to look after yourself during the colder months and the importance of resting up and pampering your inside and outside. As well as that, she also wrote a fantastic series of posts on how to start and work on a successful blog which are great if you need help with getting more into blogging.

My favourite blogs!

Hi everyone, for the first time I'm actually attempting to keep up with blogging! I thought that a nice, easy to read post would make for a great distraction one Sunday afternoon, so here goes. All of these (soon to be listed below) blogs are blogs that I have been reading for at least 3 years and also made me want to use my creativity more than I do; please note that all of the images have been taken from a simple google image search of their usernames so I'm not saying that they're my own, they're all owned by the blog owners listed below.

 

wishwishwish.net

I absolutely adore Carrie from wishwishwish; her style is effortlessly chic and I also like the way she mixes fashion, beauty, lifestyle and travel posts whilst using the same whimsical style across all of the photographs in each post. It's enjoyable for me to read each post and also feel the enthusiasm she has for blogging and sharing her life with her readers. Her pastel, feminine style is very cute and suits her so well, plus she posts very regularly so there's always a new post to read, which is a bonus.

 

shinythoughts.net

Lucy from shinythoughts is in my opinion very eclectic, almost the epitome of London 'cool girl' style and I think her blog corresponds to that as well. Her blog is always full of different topics and posts and definitely has a love for brightly coloured stationary and accessories... She definitely brings her interests into her blog and personalises what she does, for example on her 'hello' page she doesn't just introduce herself, she also adds some facts to make the reader feel like they really know her.

 

 

 

paigejoanna.co.uk

Paige has a blog which I really love as she's so creative it's pretty inspiring to see how she's kept up with her creativity and slightly eclectic fashion sense since her graduation. Her blog features a variety of different topics, but the posts I look forward to the most are the craft and lifestyle based ones, such as fashion diy's or party ideas. She also offers much advice on current issues, for example physical and mental health.

 

adoramehitabel.com

When I first found Adora's blog, I was immediately addicted to her vintage and boho style... Even more so when I discovered she often finds her key fashion pieces at car boot sales! Her love of travel is also nice to see, and her image heavy posts are enjoyable as its a though you're there when she takes the pictures almost as the attention to detail is so good.

 

stephaniedreams.com

Stephanie is such a fantastic photographer, which when your main models are your fussy babies, that is no mean feat. Her posts are a range of photography, fashion, lifestyle and of course her 4 dogs. My favourite posts of hers are the ones focussed on her wedding, particularly the images of her and her husband enjoying their honeymoon in Florida. Plus cute animals are always a win.

 

iwantyoutoknow.co.uk

Kristabel's blog is one of the first blogs I started regularly reading; I love how she isn't shy in sharing her blogging story or blogging tips with her readers. As a Londoner myself, I love that her blog is so focussed around discovering food outlets or little areas which even if you live in London all your life you may not know exists, it makes it have a really personal touch.

 

 

whatoliviadid.com

Olivia's blog is one of those that I've been read on and off for a long time.. If I'm honest I love everything about it, from the way it looks and the way she always looks so effortlessly stylish in all of her outfit posts. Plus her cooking posts and book reviews are definitely worth a read, the blog itself definitely reflects her classic style.

 

mummydaddymemakesthree.co.uk

This blog is a little different from the others listed above; found by chance through Cath Kidston's Instagram page, I instantly fell in love with the light, whimsical photography of this little family and really enjoyed the experience of reading about the journeys of motherhood although I'm not a mother. There something very cute about watching a family grow and witnessing the average, every day moments that happen in life that are often taken for granted.

That's the end of my (very long!) list of favourite blogs of the moment, I'm sure I'll have to do another post like this as there's always an undiscovered gem out there. Sorry again for being so unreliable with posting. I shall see you guys very soon!!

Rach xx