2015 for Lockett's Pockets

I know the time has kind of passed for new year new me posts but as I have just got back into blogging I thought I'd still throw my reflection of the year out there.

In 2014 I learned a hell of a lot. That people surprise you, that opportunities come to you when you least expect it and life isn't fair. But 2014 made me better and now 2015 is going to be one of the best years of my life.

I would not be the person I am today without the struggles I've met, and I wouldn't ever ask to change a thing. I'm extremely blessed right now, surrounded by some truly amazing people who I appreciate constantly, with better things to come. Blogging is such an amazing part of my life and I'm so happy to be back, after my brief break to sort out my arm and general health out and I hope this year to make Lockett's Pockets even stronger, and hey maybe even make it to London Fashion Week!

Thank you to everyone who viewed my posts, liked my Instagram photos, read my tweets and generally cared about me and my blog, it would be impossible to do this without you all.

Here's to 2015, being better, smarter and always seeing the good in everyone and everything.

& hopefully buying a pug!

Elena x

Mellow Monday #7

So I'm back at uni now and I'm hoping that means lots more posts as I have many more willing photographers to use at my freewill! Fingers crossed!

What's making this Monday mellow huh? Well...

- Being back at university and enjoying my last ever freshers week, which makes me want to die inside but also makes me mega excited and tired just thinking about how hungover I'll probably be. Queen lightweight here.

- I start full on training for my job tomorrow, which means actually working and actually getting paid so yay clothes.

- I'm hoping being back at university will make force me to 100% get over things, as I will faced head on with it, and it's lots easier to ignore something when they're in a different country.

- Setting myself a new weight goal as summer wasn't practically useful in keeping weight off, but I'm hoping to sign up to a colour run and maybe another 10k in the close future.

- Lastly, I have been asked to write my student paper, for the fashion section and will be starting off my writing with a piece about blogging! I'm hoping to then transfer the article to the blog so look forward to seeing that! 

What's making your Monday mellow?

Elena x

Mellow Monday #6

Hey guys, so another week begins and it's a week closer to me moving back to Lancaster to start my third year. I'm actually going to do a post all about me as I feel a little background of who I am will be nice for you guys to read, and then know more about me!

So this week's Mellow Monday thoughts:

- Slowly but surely, I'm turning my hair white with the kind help of silver shampoo and 2 hour conditioning session. I love white hair, it looks so classic and amazing and I'm constantly looking for girls with white hair on instagram.

- My baby sister starts her university course today & I can't even say how proud of her I am, for moving away from home and doing it on her own. Some people disregard moving to uni as easy but it's not, I know and she continues to inspire me everyday to be better.

- I made my first ever chocolate cake for my Mama's birthday yesterday. I'm not domesticated, I'm good at cleaning but that's really it so was so happy when it turned out well & she was so happy and shocked by my efforts!

- I'm getting excited to move back to my uni house and have a massive redecorate, I'm thinking very minimal with lots of glass and prints. When it's done, I'm thinking of doing a post about my uni room so let me know if you guys would like that?

- Lastly, another week has passed & with every week that goes by, I feel stronger and better. Looking back, I'm glad what happened happened, it made me realise who I am & that I don't someone to validate me & make me feel whole. I happy alone at the moment, & have wonderful friends & family supporting me whenever I need reassurance. 

Elena x 

Mellow Monday #5

So another Monday has rolled its way round and it falls in the middle of London Fashion Week, an event I wish I was at but am going to try my damnedest to get there next year!

So what's keeping me happy this week?

- My baby sister started her degree at Glasgow School of Art. My sister is the biggest inspiration to me, constantly fighting everything life throws at her and I am so unbelievably proud to call her my sister. Remember me when you're receiving your Turner Prize!

- I reached 2000 page views yesterday, which may be a tiny number to most but its amazing to me! I'm so glad I decided to start a fashion blog, all my friends have been so supportive and I'm so excited to go back to university where I have many different photographers awaiting me!

- I passed* my resits and got back into 3rd year! I struggle with exams and do a very hard degree in Computer Science, so every year I end up doing resits. It doesn't bother me anymore, as everything in life is just a test to prove how strong you are and I've beaten this test again! 

- I started training at my new job this week, which I'm both scared and excited to begin as it means I can keep spending stupid amounts of money on clothes woo!

- Lastly, I am happy and I am healthy and I'm glad my summer dealt me a dud card because I wouldn't be me if it wasn't for the things that happen. I am stronger and better for everything that happened this summer and although it wasn't a fun time, I made it to the other side.

*passed is debatable but we'll keep that between us ;)

Elena x