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Fun Things to Do This Festive Period At Home

The lead up to Christmas can be exhausting. Not only is there an incredible pressure to buy the perfect Christmas gifts, but there is often a lot more social events on.

Whether it's a trip to the Christmas markets or a Christmas party, I find my calendar gets booked up so quickly this time of year!

Which is why it is a nice idea to allow for a few entertaining things that can be done from the safety of your home - and without the need to talk to people - basically my idea of a great day.

lifestyleEllie DickinsonDecember 5, 2017

The 10 Blog Photography Props You Need (+ Creating an Aesthetic)

My blog photography has come a long way since the days of using a white painted chopping board as a background. So much so that I've developed an arsenal of props - many of which appear in nearly every photo on this blog.

But whilst I may have used the same props for ages, my photography style has varied so much that I found it difficult to maintain an aesthetic true to myself, until now. And here are my top tips how.

lifestyleEllie DickinsonDecember 4, 2017lifestyle, blog

The No Gift Gift Guide

Wait, what?

A no gift gift guide?

If you're a follower of my blog, then you'll probably be aware of my minimalism journey that I've been going on. After months of decluttering, it's safe to say that the idea of Christmas is ever so slightly off putting (and I know that there are probably others who feel the same way!). So I've put together a gift guide that is perfect for either someone who just doesn't need anything or for the person who is too hard to buy for.

lifestyleEllie DickinsonDecember 1, 2017christmas, lifestyle

Fashion Adventures: What Constitutes An Exotic Style?

Get up, walk to your wardrobe and look inside. Can you see anything at all that can be counted as exotic? But wait, what is ‘exotic’? Well put it this way, a piece of clothing or accessory that is from another part of the world that is little-known or used in your own culture.

Ellie DickinsonNovember 27, 2017

The Christmas Gift Guide for Her (Under £50)

It's that time of year. The time of year where your twitter feed is probably inundated by about one thousand different gift guides. And to be honest, I was unsure whether I actually wanted to put together a gift guide at all. But instead, I've put together just one physical gift guide - which hopefully should be ideal for any Secret Santas or gifts for those close to you. But if you, like me, are on a minimalist journey, watch this space for experience based gifts...

lifestyleEllie DickinsonNovember 27, 2017christmas, lifestyle

How To Pack Carry On Beauty for Long Haul Travel

Carry On beauty is one of those things that either seems to be done in excess or not at all. And I confess, several years ago I would have been one of those who took everything on a flight from a full makeup kit to every skin product under the sun. But I never used them - and always regretted not packing what my skin craved. And I've finally cracked it, so here are my absolute (skincare heavy) essentials for a long haul flight.

beauty, travelEllie DickinsonNovember 24, 2017lifestyle, travel, beauty