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The Best Photography Basics To Learn For Awesome Images & An Exciting Announcement
The technical aspects of photography can be an absolute minefield to battle through. Even though I've studied photography at degree level it's really easy to forget those things but I think they're one of the foundations for creating awesome images and getting the most out of your camera. I've narrowed down what I think are the most crucial ones for any budding photographer out there to learn for your perusal today.
An Interview With Amanda From Rhyme & Ribbons
Today I'm talking to the awesome Amanda from the blog Rhyme & Ribbons, she's got such an interesting story and I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.
An Ode To The French Pharmacy
There are lots of wonderful things that come to mind when I think of France. But their pharmacy and beauty brands are probably my favourites as well as macarons of course. I've rounded 4 of my favourite French brands to share with you today.
Making Time For Other Things Other Than Work
No matter what you do in life it's almost guaranteed that you will spend the majority of it working and trying to make big things happen. Which is awesome but there are so many more things that we can do in life that isn't hustling and doing the daily grind. But it can be incredibly hard to make the space for them and it's taken me years to finally work out some sort of balance so that I can do the things I love alongside working hard. So here are the certain things that I always have to make time for and the ethos that I go by to do so.
6 Current Beauty Loves
Your bog standard favourite type posts aren't something I find myself wanting to write all that often. But sometimes there are products that come along that I really enjoy and I might not be able to think of another way to feature them. And there is something so simplistic about favourite posts that are oddly comforting. So here are 6 of my current beauty loves.
Dealing With Unwanted & Unkind Judgement
We all encounter unkind and unwanted judgement at some point in our lives. Whether it be from a complete stranger or a loved one it can be very difficult to deal with. This is something that is prevalent in the online blogging world and it's not spoken about all too much as of course when you put your life online in any way there is always going to be some sort of judgement that comes along with it. Here are 4 of the best things to remember and bear when in mind when it comes to dealing with unkind judgement.
Cleansers I Can Always Count On
Having a great cleanser that you can rely on in your beauty routine is key for how well the rest of your products will perform. It took me a long time to realise the importance of a really good cleanser but since then I've always made sure that I've cleansed properly and used something that I know I can rely on. And whilst I've flitted back and forth between different formulations and tried new options. There are a few that have always and will always have a home in my skincare routine.
5 Soul Soothing Activities
There are so many wonderful things that we can do in life that feels soothing to our souls. I always love hearing what other people do when they've either had a bit of rough time or just feel generally run down and need a little bit of extra self-love and care. Here are 5 my all time favourite things to that just make me instantly better no matter what is happening.
7 New Things I'm Doing In Life
Something that I'm pretty rubbish at now that I'm an adult is trying new things and I absolutely love my comfortable routine. So this year I made a little pact with myself to try something new at least once a month and I thought I'd share them with you today. Of course, I'd love to know what you've been trying out in your life too.