Dissertation Diaries: May 2022

Welcome back to another month of Dissertation Diaries, May has been an incredibly hectic month for me, managing exams alongside work and dissertation prep. As I mentioned last month, I have still been using my dissertation planner that I purchased from Etsy following the month-by-month structure th…

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Dissertation Diaries: April 2022

The time has finally come... to start writing my dissertation! Over the last three years at Royal Holloway, University of London I've been thinking about areas in which I can focus my research. The beauty of studying Liberal Arts is that I have the opportunity to study within a range of differe…

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Accepting that it's okay to ask for help...

Admitting that you need help is never an easy task. In today's post I want to talk openly about my struggles with eating and how I accepted that something needed to change. Before reading any further, I want to make a disclaimer, if you know you could be triggered by hearing someone else's …

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Spring/Summer 2022 Trends

For the last 18 months and the past three fashion seasons, the concept of a traditional fashion week has not existed. As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the social restrictions that have come with it, designers have not been able to host catwalk shows in the way we once knew them, wit…

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New Year New Hair - AD

Happy New Year! Whilst New Year's resolutions may not be for everyone, becoming a better version of yourself is something everyone can relate to. Whether you're setting small goals to live a healthier and happier life or just simply want to treat yourself to a New Year's pamper. In toda…

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All Things University: New Academic Year - Time to Prepare

The start of the new academic term is fast approaching, so whether you're a returning or new student this post will help you prepare for the upcoming year. In today's post I want to share some of my top tips for getting back into the swing of academic life.  Try and get hold of reading lists…

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Beauty Buys: Glossybox

Next in the Beauty Buys series is the world renowned Glossybox, who I believe is one of the first companies to start offering a beauty subscription box. They're known for their timeless and classic pink packaging. When you make your Glossybox account, it gives you the option to fill out a surve…

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Beauty Buys: The Cosmetics Company Box

Onto another beauty box review, and in today's post I want to go through the stunning Cosmetics Company box that I purchased from Bicester Village. I believe that this box comes out every quarter so justifies the slightly higher price point.  Pricing  The box retails at an outlet price of £28 whi…

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Beauty Buys: OK Beauty Edit Box

Beauty subscription boxes have been around for a few years now, they've dominated the beauty industry with their ability to give even the smallest budget a taste of luxury. I want this series to be a honest discussion about what’s available in terms of beauty subscriptions. In today's post …

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Life Update!

I'm coming to the end of the academic year and it's time for another life update post! It's a busy time of year at the moment being in the midst of exam season, along with some new responsibilities so I apologise if my uploading schedule is slightly unusual whilst I find a new routine. U…

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