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  

Who is Lockett's Pockets?

So I've been running this blog for a few months now and I have to say I never expected such a positive reaction and so many good things to come of it. Truth be told, blogging saved me and for that I am truly grateful for every page view, comment or instagram like. So I thought it was time to share who I really am, to give a more personal touch to this blog.

I'm 20, almost 21 and about to start my final year of study at Lancaster University. I study IT for Creative Industries (oh a girl doing Computer Science, shock horror) and have dreams to work in media or become a primary school teacher.

I'm originally from Wigan, and no I don't support Wigan Athletic and no I don't like pies or Uncle Joe's Mintballs.

As well as being a fashion blogger, I'm also a part time cyclist, which I hope to pursue more once I finish my degree.

I currently work part time in social media, which also benefits my degree which will hopefully improve my job prospects in later life.

I have a younger sister, who's just begun study at Glasgow School of Art and is vastly smarter than me in anyway, but I got the beauty so... jokes.

I'm 5"2, and quite often regarded to as an angry Jack Russell due to my quick temper, and I am one of the most emotional people you will ever meet in your life.

I have 9 piercings, and dreams to get a tiny heart tattoo which I will keep you guys posted on.

I'm also know for my rapid changing of hair colour, all my ID's are incorrect but maybe now I'm blonde I'll stick to it.

I don't do colourful clothes (but you guys know that already) and have a distaste for dresses.

So there's a little more information about what makes me me, hope you guys enjoyed learning a bit more about my life and apologises for the lack of outfit posts this week, I have just moved back to my university house so will be back with a bang from tomorrow fingers crossed!

Elena x 

Mellow Monday #3

As you will be aware, I'm currently away on jolly's but I was prepared and have become Mellow on the Friday before instead!

This week was truly a massive turning point for me. Suddenly everything seems to be going Elena's way and after this less than pleasant summer, I'm welcoming it with open arms.

- I've been offered a new job at the media company I work, working on LiveHelp which none of you will understand but yolo. I have a massive spending problem so any extra money is gratefully received and I really love the company I work for so I'm super happy right now!

- I'm going back to my old ways, when I return from Jersey I should be a white blonde gal once again. Many hours sat on Instagram lusting over white blonde hairstyles has pushed me to the tipping point. Sorry Mum! 

- When this post goes live, I will have attended my first ever festival, Jersey Live and I'm hopeful it will be amazing as I hope it will!

- I'm a very emotional person, and this week I finally gave in and voiced my true feelings and let me tell you, it's truly the best decision I've made in a long time. Although things don't go the way we want usually, you have to be honest and only good things will hopefully come from this honesty.

- Lastly, I finally bought my perfect winter boots! To be revealed either through Instagram and on the blawg upon my return... I know, the suspense, it's too much...

I'm currently away on holiday but will reply to all comments on my return.

Daily Inspiration

I search Instagram everyday and I thought I'd do a few pieces on things that inspiring me lately.

All sourced from Instagram.

Mellow Monday #2

So here we are again, it's Monday, albeit a Bank Holiday in the UK which softens the blow a little bit. Yet again, I'm still my usual emotional self but glad that last week is over and done. Onwards and upwards!

 Five happy things that are occuring at the moment:

- I finished my resits last week (hurrah) which means not only can I chill out before I go back to university, I can also focus fully on blogging! 

- I run my first ever 10k in just under 2 weeks and although I'm terrified, I'm super excited to run a proper race along side so many others

- I get hair boredom nearly everyday so am currently deciding whether to get an undercut shaved into my hair, exactly what Ellie has here! Let me know what your thoughts, I only have one more year left to rebel at uni before I have to 'calm down' so it seems as perfect time as any!

- On Saturday, I fly out to Jersey to my two girlfriends to stay with my other girlfriend on holiday! I haven't managed a proper holiday this summer so I'm really looking forward to getting away from real life and spending time with my favourites.

- Lastly, I'm quite glad the weather has gone a bit miserable as I can fully embrace the best trend of Autumn/Winter, Normcore! The most simple, yet effective trend, as a girl who loves a pair of jeans, this trend is basically me reincarnated.

Happy Monday guys :-) 

Mellow Monday #1

So I've been going through a bit of rough patch recently and although blogging has lifted me out of my funk, last week was a particularly tough one for me. So I decided to take action and declare Monday's to become Mellow Mondays! Every Monday I will post about positive things happening in my life to remind myself and you guys, that life isn't really that bad.

1. Finally getting back into cycling. I used to be a full blown road cyclist until boys and uni got in the way and now I have neither at the moment, now is the perfect opportunity to release the inner Bradley Wiggins in me.

2. Being blonde again. I regularly change hair colour and style and have recently returned to my blonde roots and there really is nothing better than being blonde and sassy!

3. Going away with my girlfriends next week. I'm going to Jersey for just under a week after my exams, were I'll be attending Jersey Live (music festival for those who don't know) and I'm super excited to see my uni girls who I miss desperately. 

4. Reaching 900 page views on the blawg. Writing this blog has given me a much needed confidence boost and I can't believe the support I have received, so thank you!

5. Having an amazingly supportive family and friends. Even though this summer has turned out a bit, for a better word, shit, I have an amazing group of people around me who never let me down and fail to support me no matter what.

So there's this weeks positive thoughts, hope you like the feature and let me know what's keeping you positive through dark times :-)