So, I'm not sure if you have noticed but recently I have been a little quiet on the blog front. I haven't been posting as much content as I would have liked. Mainly because I've been really struggling with curating content as of late. I've struggled to find inspiration to write about anything I enjoy or anything that anyone would read. It is so frustrating because its not through lack of effort or trying. There have been days where I'd sit in front of my laptop, with a notebook and pen at the ready, soo in the mood to create good, original content that people would enjoy reading and find interesting but nothing comes to mind.



Now, I know I'm not the only one that this happens to. I'm sure most bloggers have an idea of how frustrating it is when you're lacking in content or when there is simply no inspiration to write. Nonetheless, I still wanted to give you guys an explanation as to why I've not been posting as much and hope to have new content on the blog very soon!


Ife x

Hey, guys! Hope you're all well? With the summer sales now in full swing, shopping centres busy, swarmed with people trying to get their hands on the next bargain, there is no surprise that amidst all this, there are a few pieces that have inevitably caught my eye and that I hope to purchase later this month when I get paid. Hence why, today's post comes in the form of a fashion wishlist for this month, all of which are at affordable prices, which you can check out too if any take your fancy!(Don't say I don't do anything for you!)

1. Kicking it off with this Petite Blue Gingham Ruched Wrap Top (quite a mouthful, I know) from New Look coming in at only £14! I think this top is very flattering on the waist with a bow tie detailing around the middle, this top would look perfect with a pair of light wash jeans (as seen below) and a pair of heeled mules, giving it a chic finish! 

Hi guys! I've been nominated/tagged to do The Liebster Award by the lovely Meg from Mystic Mogwai Blog and Roisin from Roisin's Latest . I was asked to answer 11 questions by both bloggers so I'm going to alternate  and answer 1 question each from the two bloggers so that I'm answering both questions. But before I start, to those who may not be aware of what the 'Liebster award is (I certainly wasn't when I was nominated) it is basically a way of discovering new blogs by doing the following:
1.Answering the 11 questions that are asked by the blogger
2. Nominate  11 other bloggers
3. Ask them 11 questions of your choice.

So here we go,

1. Who is my favourite blogger to follow from Instagram?
This is hard because I follow a lot but if I have to choose it would be Alice Catherine from AliceCatherine.com as she has the NICEST feed, aesthetically pleasing photos and is just one of many bloggers I admire!

2. What is your favourite make up brand?
I don't wear a lot of make up, hardly any actually but if I had to choose it would probably be...Rimmel, as their mascara is amazing!


3. What is your favourite book?
This is subject to change but at the moment it would have to be 'Lie With Me' by Sabine Durrant. Incredible narrative, beautifully written. A riveting read that I highly recommend.


4. What is your favourite series?
The crime drama Luther starring the BEAUTIFUL Idris Elba. It's a great show with brilliant dialogue too. I love it.

5. What is your favourite swear word?
I would love to say none because I don't have one but that would be a lie so it would probably be 'Fuck' as it's the one I use most!

6. What is your favourite blog post I've written?
It would probably be the one I wrote, detailing my Top 10 favourite songs from 2007 (Which if you haven't read yet, you can read HERE) because its one I really enjoyed writing. It was nice to walk back down memory lane and listen to the songs that stand out the most from my childhood and it also my most popular post so I'm glad you guys enjoyed it too!

7. Savoury or Sweet?
Definitely savoury, although I won't say no to a bit of dessert!

8. Where is your dream holiday location?
It's between Thailand or Australia. Both are such beautiful countries so I'm torn about which to choose !

9.Are you cruelty free in any way?
I don't eat fish and I don't wear leather(very often) , if that helps?

10. What is your favourite aspect of yourself?
Probably my penchant for being on time/early to things. Especially since coming from a family who are almost always late, I pride myself on being punctual.

11. What is your proudest achievement to date?
Honestly, probably passing GCSE maths a couple of years back, it doesn't sound like much but I HATED it at school so it was a miracle once I finally passed it!

Hope you enjoyed this post whilst finding out more about me along the way!

Ife x


I nominate the following bloggers:
1. Mia from MiasMessyLife
2.Gabrielle from The Fashion Faux Pas of Gabrielle
3. Amber from  Happy Little Hippy
4.Theresa from The Pink Peeptoe
5.Corinne and Kirsty from Corinne and Kirsty
6. Hannah from Hannah's Beautiful Life
7. Isobel from I Read Past Bedtime blog
8. Lottie from Little Lottie Cakes
9.Sarah  from Sarah Trademark
10. Alice from Alybel
11. Andrea from Somewhere Soulful


And here are your questions...

1. Describe yourself in 3 words?
2. Favourite song?
3. Who is your favourite Blogger(s)?
4.What is your dream job?
5. Whats your favourite year of your life so far and why?
6. Who is your favourite actor/actress?
7. What inspired you to start blogging?
8. Summer or Winter?
9. Tea or coffee?
10.  If you could have chosen the year you were born, what year would it be and why?
11. What advice would you give to new bloggers just starting out?

About a month ago, I had to go a little over 2 weeks without my phone due to it having technical difficulties. Initially it was only meant to be in repair for 7 to 10 days max but due to a few things that went wrong while in repair, it meant that I had to go 16 days without my phone. Now, I know some of you reading may scoff at this. I mean, 16 days is hardly a long stretch is it? It wasn't a month or a year (not sure how I'd cope with that!) but when you are without your phone, 16 days seems like a ridiculously long amount of time. It really does. It's only when you're without it,  that you realise how much you use it on a daily basis. What really worried me though, whilst I was without it was how dependant I was on it. How for the first few days, I felt a little lost. As a user of public transport, (buses to be specific)this feeling was only exacerbated whenever I'd grow tired of looking out the window and look around to see 99% of people on their phones or when a woman with a screaming baby get on the bus and I can't block the cries out with my phone and a pair of earphones.





It just made me wonder how people were like 25- 30 years ago when phone's like the IPhone or a Samsung Galaxy did not exist. A time where people were more sociable and spoke to one another and weren't so absorbed by a small piece of technology.  With that being said, they didn't have social media so they perhaps had no choice to be cordial and to indulge in conversation with the person sitting next to them. I'd be lying if I said social media didn't have it's perks because it does but I do think it plays a massive role in why we're so fixated on our phones. What came as a surprise though, was that I could actually see life without a phone, I'm not sure I'd like it but it certainly isn't an idea that scares me anymore. Being phone-less enabled me to take details of my surroundings and forced me to be a lot more sociable than I would be normally. By the time I did finally get my phone back I was over the moon! Understandably so. But I now try to minimise my usage of it so that it doesn't become my life or something that I am 100% dependant on. It can prove difficult, especially when we live in a world where our phones can do so much but when you get less dependant on it , you feel free in a way. It's hard to explain but it is sooo liberating and I feel better for it.


Ife x

Don't you just love when you're listening to one of your Spotify Daily mix playlists and a song that you are not exactly familiar with comes and you just happen to love it?! Then afterwards, you end up clicking on the artist's name and listening to every song they have on their Spotify profile?!  If you're like me and the answer is yes then I am glad I'm not the only one that does this and also you are in luck! This week, I decided to launch a new series called Random Discoveries, in which I talk about a new and upcoming artist or band who I discovered on Spotify, SoundCloud and the like, detailing why I'm fond of them. The first artist I'll be talking about is singer-songwriter Tamu Massif aka Dave Dixon.

So as you guys may be aware, I am quite an avid reader. An unapologetic bookworm, as stated in my Instagram bio.  I have always loved reading books, learning new words and trying to use them in everyday conversation. I love seeing the world differently and from someone else's perspective, being transported into the protagonist's world whilst escaping reality for that little bit longer. So as I was thinking of what to write for this blog post, I thought why not make a list of who the Top 5 people who I think are the best authors for Young Adults (people in my age gap 16-21) for those of you, who like myself, share a love of reading, so enjoy!





5.  Robyn Schneider. Author of the books Beginning of Everything and  Extraordinary Means which I read this time a year ago. Her books are a joy to read, littered with a few pop culture references, making it all too easy to relate to. If you're a fan of romance novels, then these books are for you, though they are a tear jerker so have your tissues at the ready!




4. Rainbow Rowell. Author of the highly critically acclaimed 'Eleanor and Park' and 'Fangirl. Both of which I've read and thoroughly enjoyed. Whilst reading her books, I found myself so absorbed into the narrative because of her characters. They're fun, lovable and relatable characters who are figments of her imagination that make her books such a joy to read! I first heard about her when a friend of mine recommended Eleanor and Park, back in Secondary school. I loved it, I was hooked from the first page. When I was 16, I was given her new book at the time called Fangirl to read as a birthday gift..At first, I was a little unsure about it.. wondering if it was going to be better than Eleanor and Park but once I read it, I wasn't disappointed.. I loved it, just as much as I did Eleanor and Park!





3. Jo Nesbo, best known for being the author of the bestselling detective Harry Hole series, all of which I've read and loved! He writes with such an honesty and wittiness that tends to make even the hard hearted of people, fall in love with his characters! He's an incredible author and I love all of his books in the Harry Hole series, so much so that I wrote a book review about one of them for my first blog post, which can be found here. So seriously do check his stuff out if you are into crime novels, he won't disappoint!



2. Sabine Durrant. Author of the gripping thriller  'Lie With Me'. I recently stumbled across this gem of a book in my local library. I knew I'd love it as soon as I read the blurb on the inside sleeve of the book and I was right. I was hooked from the first page. It's an incredibly well written book, with plot intricacies that will blow your mind, so I urge you to get your hands on a copy and give it a read!!! This is the first novel I've read by Durrant, who is also a journalist. I fully intend to read a lot more of her books. If they're anything remotely close to being as good as 'Lie With Me', I know I won't be disappointed!





1. Sophie McKenzie. The bestselling author of books for young adults, evidently. I started getting into her books when I was about 14 or 15 and I have been a fan of hers ever since. Her books are gripping, filled with plot twists that leave you mind-blown. If I happen to read one of her books before I sleep, I know that I'll be reading her books well into the early hours of the next day because her books are that engrossing.  McKenzie writes in such a way that has you on the edge of your seat with anticipation of what will happen next, which is why she comes in at No.1!





Hope you enjoyed this post and if you are keen to find out more out the authors mentioned,
be sure to check out their websites:
 Robyn Schneider- http://www.robynschneider.com
Rainbow Rowell- http://www.rainbowrowell.com/
Jo Nesbo- http://jonesbo.com/
Sabine Durrant- https://www.theguardian.com/profile/sabinedurrant
Sophie McKenzie - http://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/authors/Sophie-McKenzie/65784525


Ife x

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So it's been a while since you've seen a Fashion Favourites post from me but not to worry! Its finally here! In this weeks post, the second star I'll talking about is the beautiful Daisy Lowe. Model and daughter of  fashion designer Pearl Lowe and rock star Gavin Rossdale. I think with parents like that, combined with her being a model, Daisy sure knows what she's doing when it comes to fashion and style. As seen below: