A Day in the Life: A Part Time Blogger

If you'd asked me a couple of years ago whether I wanted to be a full time blogger, I would have said "yes" without a moment's hesitation. I found myself at a point in my life where my degree was very much a sideline to my *blossoming* blogging career. But I can honestly say that my desire to be a full time blogger has completely vanished.

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Festive Makeup Favourites

There's something about Christmas & New Years that warrants an excessive amount of glittery & bright makeup. Whether it's time to breakout that crazy highlight or pack on the OTT glittery eyeshadow. Now is the time. And here are some of my favourites to shake up your look.

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The Winter Skin Care Routine

I love all things skincare, and quite frankly winter skincare routines are my favourite. And it's come that point in the year where I've needed to swap out some products for far more hydrating alternatives. But this year, opposed to previous, I've been really trying to keep my skincare fairly limited and focused on products that are multi-use or really work.

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Enjoying A Luxurious Holiday Without A VIP Budget

Just because you do not have a VIP budget does not mean you cannot enjoy a luxurious vacation to remember. If you dream of visiting somewhere lavish yet you are on a tight budget, don’t fret - you can still make your travel dream a reality. Read on to discover some useful pieces of advice that will help you to enjoy a luxurious holiday without a five-star budget.

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Ellie Dickinson
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.

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lifestyleEllie Dickinson
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.

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