20 August 2014

Learning To Like Myself

I have had this post saved as a draft for exactly a month, because what I'm going to talk about is an issue I'm still struggling with. I wanted to post it at the right time, when I'm feeling positive enough, because otherwise it would just be very hypocritical of me.

The past few years have been hard regarding my self-confidence. I have changed so much, my weight has fluctuated and I have tried so hard to become a better (looking) version of myself. Now I see the ways in which I was wrong more clearly and have finally started to accept my appearance as it is. Of course, I still don't like some body parts of mine and could use a bit more motivation to work out, but my attitude has changed.

Focusing on your looks, to me, seems very vain and silly, because, as cliche as it may sound, that's not what really matters. There is so much more you can do and so much more energy you can use on enjoying life if you just stop worrying about the way you look. Honestly, nobody cares about your appearance, except for yourself.

For example, a few years back, I couldn't even imagine posting a full body photo of myself online, let alone one in a swimsuit. But today, I have let the fear of judgement go and well, I just don't care.


One little trick I have found is that posting selfies does not make me more self-conscious, in fact it does the opposite - it helps build more confidence and acceptance. It may not be the same for everyone, but if you have the courage, do it. I'm very much pro-selfie :)

In the past, I haven't been very fond of my face either and have used countless products to try and change it or hide imperfections, but these days I rarely wear make-up. 


Uploading a photo of my naked face is another thing I would not have done before, but here I am, seconds ago, quality as low as possible, but in my natural habitat.

The point I am trying to make with this post is that it may take weeks, months, years, but as much as you're fighting against it, you will start to accept yourself. Be proud of who you are and stop worrying so much about the way others think of you, because in most cases, they don't.


17 August 2014

Trip To The Gardens









The best my baby camera can do with moving water.






Hi there!


And then the rain caught up to us and we had to rush and find shelter.

16 August 2014

An Evening On The Town


I wore a H&M top from Beyonce's collection from last year and a H&M maxi skirt. I got the top in XS, but it's a bit too small for me now for obvious reasons haha :)


My brother showing off his football skills.  




The fountains next to the town hall are a sight to visit at night.


This is what happens when I get cravings. I had a late dinner and I can't wait to sleep right now.
11 August 2014

H&M Autumn Wishlist

H&M wishlist


H M v neck blouse
$25 - hm.com


H M long sleeve top
$34 - hm.com


H M zip jacket
$50 - hm.com


H&M slim leg jeans
$59 - hm.com


H&m boots
$42 - hm.com


H M metal jewelry
$10 - hm.com


H M gold tone necklace
$6.70 - hm.com


H M band hat
$25 - hm.com


H M lip pencil
$5.02 - hm.com


H m nail polish
$5.02 - hm.com



This is a list of a few things I want and will probably buy for the Autumn. I chose to make it entirely from H&M, because it's my favourite shop and I buy most of my clothes from there anyway. 

8 August 2014

Strawberry Blonde






Here are some more photos of my new hair colour. I really love it, even though the hue wasn't what I was going for. 
P.S. It's currently half past 10 in the morning and I'm going to the dentist in an hour, so wish me luck!

5 August 2014

New Hair Colour





I wanted to go lighter, but still look natural, so this is how it turned out. It's actually lighter in person, but the photos are bad quality, which I apologise for. I just wanted to share this change in my life (lol).

3 August 2014

A Day at the Beach



This year the weather hasn't been so great around here, but one of the perks of living by the sea is that you can go to the beach whenever you want to, so I go when I'm in the mood and it's sunny. My skin is really pale and I have to put on a lot of sunscreen and stay more in the shade, but that won't stop me.





I have to admit it was a bit hard to build up the confidence to make this post, because I'm not very fond of my body, but I'm getting there.

Swimsuit: H&M

My Essie Nail Polish Collection

The title of this post is pretty self-explanatory, so here it is!



And here are all the colours one by one:


The one I have on my nails right now is Clambake. The last one is called After School Boy Blazer... I just realised it's not very readable. These are all for now, but I plan on expanding it whenever I can.