Mellow Monday #9

So it's Monday again and another week of 3rd year begins. 3rd year is already so full on, I totally agree with everyone who told me to prepare myself, god I wish I was a first year again.

- My first article in my university newspaper was published today, I've yet to see it but I'm so excited to actually see my words in print and next issue I'm lucky enough to be getting two articles published!

- I lucked out and managed to bag myself the Lavish Alice Blazer Cape as seen on Megan from Pages by Megan and Hannah from A Fashion Fix, it went out of stock but my beady eyes watched My Saved Items like a hawk and I managed to bag it when it came back in stock for a moment on Saturday. Result.

- I started my Final Year Project properly last week and I'm so inspired by the subject (Women and Technology) that I know this is the right thing for me to focus on this year, it's really nice to feel so positive about my work after a really rough two years.

- I reached 3000 page views last week and I just want to thank anyone who has viewed anyone of my blog posts, liked my photos on Instagram or retweeted any of my tweets. So truly, thank you.

- Lastly, I also begin my new job properly this Saturday which is both so scary yet so exciting. So many opportunities have been coming my way recently, I do feel truly blessed right now. 

How's your Monday been?

Elena x

Mellow Monday #8

When I was sat in bed last night & it hit me tomorrow was Monday, it scared me slightly. Freshers week flew by and I'm not gonna lie, I didn't go out that much! Today marks the first day of my last year as Lancaster University student & that's daunting (although I actually have today off...)

Reasons to mellow this Monday:

-Wrote my first piece for my university paper, which I'm super excited about seeing in actual print and so excited to start the next piece!

- Starting a fashion blog is scary, especially when I have to embrace telling all my friends at university about it, but they have been so supportive, so many people willing to take my ootd photographs and who seem genuinely excited by what I'm doing.

- Although I'm scared to start 3rd year, new starts are always good to me and I have a pretty quiet timetable this term which gives me time to concentrate on my written project.

- I dyed my hair whiter and am currently sat with a shed load of purple shampoo on my hair to try and knock out the brashiness! Fingers crossed, I'd love to hear any tips for gaining white hair.

- Lastly, I had a few very low moment this week which I expected as I'm having to face reality a little but it's a new week and I have so much to be happy about, I can't let one thing stop me.

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