Real women have curves

One thing that’s been really getting me down lately is how often I see people putting down one body type in order to raise another up. Comments like “real women have curves”, are commonly said with the intention of celebration more voluptuous women with fuller figures, however they imply that women with smaller body types are somehow lesser. Seeing as there is so much conversation about beauty standards, body positivity and body shaming lately, I thought this might be a good point to add into that discussion.

You can tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building one another up instead of tearing each other down. View Post

5 pieces of sage advice from my mother

With Mother’s Day coming up this week, and my mom coming to stay for a whole month, I thought I’d share some advice from my mother. She’s wise, she’s witty and she’s my voice of reason. Especially when I’m being unreasonable.

Five pieces of sage advice from my mother

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This is 100 Days

I don’t know about you, but when the weather turns chilly I find myself becoming so unmotivated. I actually wish that we could hibernate when it gets cold. Unfortunately I am a human and not a squirrel, so I’ve decided that I’ll use my time much more productively. Inspired by the 100 Happy Days challenge, Give It 100, and the 100 Days Project, I’m setting myself a 100 day challenge starting on the 1st of May, and I’d like you to join me.

What will your next 100 days look like? #thisis100days

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For Mum, With Love

I’ve had a few people asking about gifts for Mothers Day, so I’ve had a wee hunt around to find some lovely things to celebrate the wonderful women in your lives – things that are a far cry from the handkerchiefs that I’m fairly certain I heaped upon my mama when I was younger! Now I’m all about the pampering – giving her some TLC and some time out to relax.

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Choose your style

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Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak

When you buy clothes, shoes and accessories, that’s your chance to show the world your style. To express who you are in a way that doesn’t require words, but rather fabrics, colours, an aesthetic that appeals to you. When you’re choosing a new phone, it’s much the same – at least, it is for me. I have my phone with me almost 24/7 – which means that it doesn’t just need to be functional as a phone, it needs to reflect my style as well. View Post

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