Determining what’s most important to us makes deciding where to live, work and spend our free time all that much easier. These are known as personal values. A guiding compass we can turn to when faced with decision. Our values stem from the…
Wellness
Forest Bathing: The Ancient Art and Science of Embracing Trees
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for millennia. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air- these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry by helping us…
Beyond Security, Beyond Mediocrity: The Confines Of The Comfort Zone
Comfort zones are reasonable and exist to fulfil our core need of downtime. They represent a familiar safe space of habit and routine where we are free to just be without worry or expectation. What happens if we decide to cocoon ourselves within though? It’s important not to let this psychological, emotional and behavioural…
Part Two: A Hundred Heartwarming Acts of Kindness for Yourself and Community
Acts of Kindness towards Strangers: Wrangle an errant shopping cart into submission to protect parked cars or for someone in need of a trolley. Always keep loose change on you in case you pass by someone in need or have the opportunity to donate to a charity box. Leave your favourite local businesses a…
Part One: A Hundred Heartwarming Acts of Kindness to try at home and towards Friends and Family
A small act of kindness can be all that’s needed to shift perspective and restore your faith in the good people of the world. It’s incredibly meaningful to have kindness extended to you or to witness it play out in another’s life without the giver expecting anything in return. After such an extended period…
Your Guide to Setting and Preserving Boundaries as a Natural People Pleaser
Setting boundaries for yourself and others is vital. It’s about more than a simple no- the buck doesn’t stop there. Healthy boundaries let you know where you stand and communicate effectively to others what is and isn’t appropriate and tolerated in your eyes. We’ve all had instances before where it was necessary for us…
Happiness is more of a Journey and less of a Destination
When people ask me what I want to be, I say happy. After all, I’ve been looking for happiness my entire life. Soul searching, if you will. In reality, happiness is the most illusory thing human beings have ever sought to find. I believe in it only because I’ve felt it before and have…
How hard will I fall off the Pedestal of Perfection?
Over the years, I’ve realised that not only is our striving for faultlessness a losing game but a rather unnecessary one. While nobody has and ever will reach such unattainable levels, there are people who look as if they are close. The truth is that they aren’t- not even remotely. Chances are they’re also…
A Memoir of Redemption and Rising: The Aftermath of Sexual Assault, Teenage Pregnancy Loss and Complicated + Disenfranchised Grief
With time, memories and dreams grow alike and interchangeable. Leaking into the air of the eternally forgotten, they leave a residue of love and longing that remains in our bodies and becomes our stories- beautifully penned by Ananda A part of me never believed I’d come to a point where I’d feel comfortable sharing my…
Lifestyle
Six Frankie Magazine Articles I’ve Enjoyed: Seaside Cottages, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Life Advice from ageing Painters, Retro Windows of Japan and more!
Take us to this seaside cottage, please An idyllic old cottage with a rambling garden and cosy fireplace, situated between the sea and the forest. Sounds like something from an Enid Blyton story, right? Except, it’s not fiction – it’s a real-deal place you can stay at should you make the trip down to Pambula,…
Debunking My Horoscope: Authentic Sagittarius or not?
My Horoscope: Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. The last fire sign of the Zodiac, Sagittarians launch their many pursuits like blazing arrows, chasing after adventures that are geographical, intellectual and spiritual in nature. Fuelled by wanderlust, these archers can be found traversing all corners of the world on thrill seeking expeditions. Sagittarius…
Eleven Mini Frankie Magazine Articles I’ve Enjoyed: Retro Motels, Floral Picasso, Space Museums, Abandoned Ballrooms and more!
Peep this Retro Motel on the Gold Coast It’s a great southern-Australian tradition: as soon as the cold snap hits, winter-hating, frost-bitten folk start eyeing off tickets to someplace sunny. This year’s primo destination? The Gold Coast. We have to admit we’re a little biased in this decision – you see, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, happens…
Thrifted and Ethical Pyjama and Daywear Haul: Auguste the Label, Basque, Grab Denim, Witchery and Papinelle
Lately I’ve enjoyed delving further into the world of fashion, exploring different fits, styles and clothing stores that cater to my body shape. I’m slowly moving away from all neutral looks to a closet with colour. The other day I rediscovered Princess Highway. Their collections are quirky, fun, fresh and the patterns so vibrant. Style…
My easy going Bedtime Routine for Sweet and Sound Sleep
I’m a firm believer that a good day starts with pleasant, refreshing sleep- even the mention of it makes me feel rejuvenated. Through much trial and error, I’ve curated a set of bedtime rituals that help me to decompress and recuperate. There are truly a multitude of ways you can revamp your routine and…
Part Two: Seventeen Things I’ve learnt in Seventeen Years
There is value in maintaining a degree of privacy and acknowledging your highs and lows without always making them known to others. We are not built without shame or to be sure amongst chaos and recklessness. There will always be some semblance of a shield that we put up to conceal what we don’t…
Part One: Seventeen Things I’ve learnt in Seventeen Years
Living life on your terms means that you have choices and you make them. It means refusing to compromise on the things that matter most and investing in building what is important to you. I will always keep this simple fact in the forefront of my mind. I will carry it around safely and…
My Goals + An Intention and Focus Word for Twenty Twenty One
Today I’ll be sharing the goals I’ve mentally committed to reaching throughout this upcoming year and hope to see come to fruition! A helpful practice I began over the last twelve months was setting an intention and focus word to serve me throughout the year and sit ever present in my mind as I think, act…
Twenty Twenty Goals in Review: A Penned Reflection of Mess, Madness, Renewal, Epiphanies and Rumi
Yesterday I was clever- I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise- I am changing myself. The wound is the place where light enters you. Stop acting so small. You are the Universe in ecstatic motion. Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like…
My January/February Wishlist
Coming of Age: Embracing Seventeen, the oldest I’ve ever been and the youngest I’ll be again
Being a homebody, I’d say my birthday was spent in a fairly cosy, comfortable way. That equates, more or less, to many hours spent sitting on the couch catching up on my YouTube subscriptions, eating pizza, responding to brand emails and doing a bit of creative work. I followed a new recipe…
Bloom Discussions: Self Love
I started a wonderful course called Bloom this week and wanted to dedicate today’s post to sharing some of the wisdom that I picked up on- I feel it’s truly invaluable life advice. This isn’t what you hear at school and doesn’t fit into a curriculum. This is self guided knowledge that comes…
My Youtuber Picks- Seven Gals and their top notch lifestyle, travel, wellness and design channels!
Believe me when I say that all I want in life is to be able to stay on top of my YouTube subscriptions. Content creation is serious business, as is content consumption. How can one find inspiration if they do not seek it from many sources? I went from being someone who never sat…
Old School Polaroid Photography- My tips and tricks
Exercise caution when handling your film One of the first things they tell you when you get an instant camera is to be careful with the film- this is important because there are indeed a raft of ways you can ruin it. You should keep your polaroids out of direct sunlight, humid conditions…
My October/November Wishlist
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (14/6/21)
This week was incredibly emotionally charged, humbling and bittersweet. I have a close friend who I’ve come to know increasingly well over the past couple of months. His wife has been battling stage four terminal breast cancer whilst looking after their large family. Having a significant other who is unwell, this experience is not…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (7/6/21)
It’s been quite an interesting week in the life, that’s for sure. I’ve had two major developments which I’m excited to share with you. The first has to do with college. I actually started back this week for trimester two and my classes so far look really diverse content wise. During…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (31/5/21)
Sixty Nine Compliments To Give That Have Depth- Nothing Appearance Related! The beauty of a compliment is that we don’t have to know the giver to appreciate the sentiment nor know the person on the receiving end to offer it. Well timed affirmation on any given day feels good, there’s no discounting that. It can…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (23/5/21)
This week was always going to be a busy one. I spent Monday and the better half of Tuesday in a relaxed yet productive state, preparing to leave for Parramatta later that day. I was…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (17/5/21)
This week was highly productive but I experienced a definite breakdown in my communication with others, particularly at a professional level. Where I needed extra grace and patience I wasn’t met with a lot of understanding. My attempts to smooth situations over and bridge gaps were refuted a lot. What could’ve helped only…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (10/5/21)
This week I felt as if I’d begun the slow but sure process of taking my life back. As over dramatic as that may sound, I challenged the notions I’d entertained that letting my days play out solo and uneventful was best. When I was in the midst of my depression, especially at the height…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement- 2/5/21
The Biblical Model is that God deliberately chose imperfect vessels- those who have been wounded, those with physical or emotional limitations. Then he prepares them to serve and sends them out with their weakness still evident so that his strength will be made perfect in that weakness. This week…
First Light, My Muse: 26/4/21
The temperatures we’ve been seeing of late here in Sydney are just unheard of. We’ve come incredibly close to getting into the minus degrees with temperatures of two, four and so on in the mornings. Combine that with significantly shortened days compared to what we were…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement 19/4/21
This week saw me make a considerable amount of significant decisions. It required a lot of radical honesty as I came to terms with my past and sought to understand resulting beliefs. In a lot of ways, I finally began to comprehend the messy, gritty, drawn out and all encompassing experience that…
First Light, My Muse: 12/4/21
This past week went pear shaped to say the least. Every day felt like a mystery and I the poor amateur sleuth tasked at solving it. Quite frankly, it was madness. It started off innocently enough though. My grandma and I went shopping and I picked up some undergarments and a new…
First Light, My Muse: 5/4/21
In that spirit, over the Easter long weekend, I’ve been sectioning off my day to allow for slow mornings and afternoons. I’ll read a book when I wake up or indulge in a lie in. I finally got around to picking up the delicious slice of carrot cake I’d been eyeing off. There’s a bakery…
First Light, My Muse: 29/3/21
This week has felt like nothing but a mad rush against the clock. It’s tested my limits, seen me come to new conclusions, forced reprioritisation. I’ve felt muddled, chaotic, curious. My tendency to procrastinate has certainly peaked over the last while. I spent the better half of this weekend trudging through college assignments…
First Light, My Muse: 22/3/21
This week I found it difficult to self motivate, take initiative and be proactive, although that’s been a consistent theme throughout the last month. I’ve been struggling with a health problem, for a start. The week I was due to start college, what I thought were the lymph nodes in my…
Weekly Inspiration (15/3/21)
Weekly Inspiration (8/3/21)
Something I’ve been grappling with lately is forgiveness- how we can enter into this process with the best intentions at heart and still not have it work out. Why do we offer forgiveness? Out of necessity, obligation, to absolve another’s guilt or our own? Is there an authentic version of forgiveness that is…
Minimalism
Part One: Answering your Frequently Asked Questions about Minimalism and Simple Living
I hope you’re all doing well friends. Today I have the pleasure of answering the questions you’ve sent in regarding minimalism and the overarching lifestyle behind it. It’s common to be left with a few questions as you begin the transition into different, more sustainable ways and I’d like to ease the burden of unsurety…
The Importance of Sustainable Living: Why choose Minimalism?
If you believe the minimalist lifestyle disallows you to take advantage of all that is available in the modern world today, let me explain to you why I journeyed down this road. At the heart of the matter, minimalism is an enabler, not a disabler. Here’s to changing your perception of this small but…
Minimalism, somewhat a cure: an insightful look into the life of a Minimalist Teen
So much of our life is lived in a fog of automatic, habitual, reflexive behaviour. We get so wrapped up in the hunt that it makes us miserable. We need to learn to be content with what we have, to rejoice in the way things are. When you realise there is nothing truly lacking,…
Productivity
Hustle Culture in the Feminist Rising Movement: Empowering or Debilitating?
Let’s talk about our idolisation of hustle culture. Ultimately, is it helping or hurting you? Contributing to growth or becoming a sneaky hinderance? Today’s world is inundated with meaningless distractions, addiction to hustling only blurring our vision more. There is genuine merit in taking a step back and looking at the big picture. Too…
A Content Creators Guide to Working with Brands: What’s a media kit? What should you include in yours? Does your position require one? When is it used?
A media kit is a functional and beautiful document that showcases your creative flair and presents your most important business statistics. Brands won’t stand for you forcing them to work for their information. You will only be overlooked and quickly tossed to the side. In order to be considerate of your chosen brand…
A Content Creator’s Guide to Working with Brands: Here’s my version of a successful pitch. Now, let’s craft yours!
Wondering how to format your message? Here are some pointers and a successful pitch of mine to a skincare brand for reference. Hello there, I hope you’re well. My name is Maryam Vaseer and I’m a lifestyle, wellness and creativity blogger from sunny Sydney. As well as content creating for my website, I have…
A Content Creator’s Guide to Working with Brands: Developing an undeniable social presence, creating compelling content and finding your perfect industry fit
Influencer work is invigorating. Being scouted by a brand, being that perfect face. Working with companies and businesses, big or small, that align with your beliefs and ideals. Making a difference, sharing what you love, putting yourself out there- it’s exciting to be seen and recognised for what you bring to the table….
Eleven of the Best Lifestyle and Wellness Podcasts every Girl Boss should listen to
Welcome to the fifth installment in my productivity series. I’m so happy to hear that you have benefitted from and enjoyed this detour from my usual content- I’m planning to incorporate more of it into my everyday posts! Today I’ll be sharing with you my top ten lifestyle and wellness podcast picks. A podcast is…
Ways to receive constructive criticism
Hello lovelies! Welcome to part two of the fourth instalment in my productivity series. To recap quickly, this post turned out to be lengthier than I’d expected. For increased readability I’m sharing each section separately. Today I want to discuss the concept of constructive criticism and how we can better ourselves through this whilst consequently…
Ways to give constructive criticism
Hello lovelies! Welcome to the fourth instalment in my productivity series. Today I want to discuss the concept of constructive criticism and how we can better ourselves through this whilst consequently increasing our time spent in action- the aim is to be thinking, planning, doing and creating more often. This post is a little longer…
Decision fatigue and how to combat it
Hello lovelies! Decision fatigue is the significant lessing of our ability to make sound, educated choices when overloaded by potential choice. This concept ties in with decision paralysis- the longer someone has a decision hanging over their head, the less confident they will be in their conclusion. Researchers estimate that on an average day, we…
Adopt these habits of successful, driven individuals and become the best version of yourself
Hello lovelies! Welcome to the second instalment in my productivity series. Today I’ll be sharing in depth about various habits you should build in order to better balance all aspects of your life. The main distinction between your average person and those who have experienced great success is consistency and their motivating factors; their reason…
Mastering the art of a to do list- simple ways to make the most of your day
Hello lovelies! Productivity content remains highly requested on the blog, so here I am today, fulfilling your wishes. I plan to do a range of posts discussing all different aspects of this topic in detail. For now though, we’ll start simple! Let’s talk about the good old to do-list and how we can best utilise…
How to feel purposeful and refreshed when working from home
As we’re all living in this strange uncertain time, I wanted to find a way to produce mindful content without contributing to the fear many are already feeling. The way I see it, you already know what to do. Let’s focus on being kind and building each other up. Let’s be the stability that…
Interior Design + Home Styling
My Luxe Bohemian + Moroccan Style Room Tour: June of Twenty Twenty One
Time for the big reveal! Those of you who have been following along religiously with my bedroom renovation series would know that I’ve spent the better part of this year designing my space from head to toe. Having just started higher education pursuing a career in Interior Design, this project increased my confidence greatly and…
My Dream Home Tours- A Coastal Bohemian City Terrace + Rustic Farmhouse Cottage
Today I plan to walk you through my dream homes with a tour of my latest Pinterest finds. For as long as I can remember I’ve been swooning over both city and country houses alike. I find the cottages with their thatched roofing, pastel colour ways and picket fences oh so quaint and charming. The…
Let’s transform your bedroom into a Tranquil Oasis!
While we’re spending more time at home and in our rooms, it’s a nice idea to focus on how we can make this space more comfortable. Lately I’ve felt inspired by beautiful Bohemian design that embraces natural elements like plant life, wooden tones and intricate carving. It’s important to remember that your bedroom goes…
My Minimalist + Scandinavian Style Room Tour- July Of Twenty Twenty
Today I’ll be showing you through my minimalist, bohemian abode! It’s been in the works a long time now and has undergone some less than subtle changes. I’m very pleased with how it’s turned out and wanted to take this opportunity to show you my updated room tour. Last time around I took you through…
Content Creator Interviews
Ten Questions with Daisy Matilda: Chatting all things Star Signs, Spirituality, The Law Of Attraction and Crystal Healing
Hello Daisy! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you, your blog and YouTube channel? How did you get started and what are your passions? Of course- I’m a fifteen year old content creator based in the United Kingdom. I started my Instagram account in January of…
An Interview with Madison Grace: Chatting all things Mythology, Interior Design, the Modern Bohemian aesthetic and life in Garden City!
Hello Madison! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? I’m Madi, a teenager with a passion for creating. I’m a high school student in my senior year studying English, Design, Art, Film and, unfortunately, maths…
Ten Questions with Aaliyah Samuels: chatting all things Heritage, Plant Based Eating, Thrifting and Photoshoot Planning
Hello Aaliyah! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, tell us about you, your passions and share five fun facts. Hi Maryam! Thank you for having me and hello to the beautiful Infinitely a Daydreamer readers! I’m a seventeen year-old creative based in Sydney, Australia and I love all things artistic….
Ten Questions with Carmen Applegate: chatting all things self confidence, individuality, work life balance and mental health
Hello Carmen! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? My name is Carmen Applegate and I am a seventeen year old high school junior from the United States. I love to read…
Ten Questions with Jorja Rose: Chatting all things Journalism, Dream Careers, Self Care and finding your purpose
Hello Jorja! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? My blog is all about fashion, lifestyle and beauty. I started my website early this year. It has been amazing to see how much I’ve…
An Interview with Grace Ariya: Chatting all things Youtube, Blogging, Mental Health and Jewellery Design
Hello Grace! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your YouTube channel? How did you get started and what are your passions? Hey everyone! Thank you, Maryam, for inviting me to do this interview on your blog. My name is Grace and I’m a 16-year-old…
Ten Questions with Catherine from Kitty Jade: chatting all things activism, environmental sustainability and positive living
Hello Catherine! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? Hi Maryam, thank you so much for inviting me onto your blog! For your readers who don’t know me, I’m Catherine and…
Interview with Mia from Beautiful, Inspiring, Creative Life + Our mindful hobbies!
Just a quick heads up to let you know that the wonderful Mia from Beautiful Inspiring Creative Life and I have collaborated in order to bring you this post! We’ve each chosen five questions to ask each other and formed a mini interview for your enjoyment. The next segment of this post will be a…
Ten Questions with Christina from Christina and Camera- chatting all things faith, hobbies and day to day life
Hello Christina! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? This is going to be so much fun! Well, I’m Christina and I share posts on lifestyle, health, fitness, and productivity over on…
The Happy Hour- Interview with infinitelyadaydreamer
Hello lovelies! Today’s post is a reshare of the interview I did with the lovely Daisy from Daisy’s corner whom you may have known previously as Sophie Amara. She lives in the UK, is a good friend of mine and shares inspiring productivity, lifestyle and positivity content. Her and I have collaborated on various occasions now…
Ten Questions with Saltwatersammy- chatting all things style, photography and content creation
Hello Sammy! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you start? Hey everyone, I’m Sammy, a teen living in sunny Sydney. I’m a content creator who loves all things fashion and photography. My blog was made back in 2017…
Ten Questions with Carly Allison- chatting all things lifestyle, veganism, travel and fashion
Hello Carly! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? I’m Carly and I’m a fifteen year old blogger from Seattle, Washington. I’ve had my blog lovecarlyallison.com for five years. It started off as an art and DIY blog and has morphed…
An Interview with Kathryn Antle- chatting about dreams, aspirations and nomadic living!
Hello Kathryn! Thanks for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you? Hi, I’m Kathryn and I’m 14. I was born in Florida and grew up with my older sister Isabel, two younger sisters Lauren and Rachael and our amazing parents. We lived in many states and we’ve…
Travel
Photo Diary: Salamander Bay, Oaks Pacific Blue Resort and Manly Beach
Rural Victoria Travel Diary: Princetown, Scotts Creek, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell and more!
Ah, rural Australia. What a treat! My week long trip sure reinforced that I’m a city girl at heart. That’s not to say that being out in the sticks didn’t teach me a thing or two though. During my first trimester of holidays from college I spent some time in Victoria with family. My grandma,…
Photo Diary: Centennial Bike Park
Cinderella At The Grounds Of Alexandria- A Photo Diary in Celebration Of A Disney Classic’s Seventieth Anniversary!
Photo Diary and High Tea Lookbook: The Blue Mountain’s Hydro Majestic Hotel
A Photo Diary: A day at Dillinger’s Nursery, Wentworth Falls
Photo Diary and Family Garden Lookbook: Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club, Luddenham
Wearing Review’s Midsummer Dream Dress | Chessi Cardi in Blue Melange | Haisley Cardi in Blush
Photo Diary + Preppy Lookbook: Rumsey Rose Garden, Parramatta Park
A day trip to Van Gogh Alive at Moore Park Entertainment Quarter + brunch at Cook and Co
As I touched on briefly in Monday’s Weekly Inspiration post, I spent the majority of last Saturday venturing around Sydney City in the hopes of rediscovering the works of a famous artist. My family and I had this particular outing planned a couple of months in advance. We had booked tickets to Van Gogh…
A day trip to The Grounds Of Alexandria
The Grounds Of Alexandria can be summed up in one word: blissful. By far the most innovative space I’ve discovered as of yet- the Grounds are located on a former industrial precinct dating back to the 1920’s. At one point it was even a pie factory! They opened in 2012 with an ever evolving vision-…
A travel diary: The Central Coast- Wyoming, Gosford, Avoca Beach and The Entrance
Hello lovelies! If there’s anything I’ve missed, it’s sharing lifestyle content with you all. Specifically, travel diaries. Due to the current situation around the world, a holiday of any sort seemed out of the question. Going overseas as I did to Bali last year would’ve been amazing, but I didn’t want to hold unrealistic expectations…
Bali, Indonesia: A travel diary
Hello lovelies! Bali, Indonesia. Trip of a lifetime. It’s funny because when I first heard I was going overseas, I didn’t know what to think. Of course I was excited to go somewhere new and leave the country, but I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy Bali. It seemed like too much of a tourist…
A Sunrise photoshoot at Turimetta Beach
Hello lovelies! A little while ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity. Instagram photographer Will Hunt and I did a sunrise photoshoot at the beautiful Turimetta Beach in Sydney’s North. It meant waking up just past four am in order to be at our location by quarter to six. A very early morning, but there was a…
Photo diary- Bulli + Thirroul
Hello lovelies! I’ve decided to try a new layout with this travel post, just to mix it up a bit. Enjoy the read! Hope you’re all doing well xx Sweet potato, fetta and pesto sandwich // Blueberry almond croissant Breakfast on our last day at the cutest cafe in thirroul! we also…
Tips for travels
Hello lovelies! I hope you’re all happy and well xx For today’s post, I wanted to chat a little about my top travel tips. It’s always exciting to go new places and just be on the move, but it can get stressful if you don’t work out the important things. Not to worry though, I’m…
Style
A Springtime Nurragingy Reserve Lookbook Amongst the Cherry Blossoms
For the first look I wore my navy fleece throw on from Cotton On. This is actually a pyjama top but a versatile one at that. I’ve worn it out a couple of times and no one was any the wiser. My bottoms are Riders from Miss Shop. They’re girlfriend style and down to the…
Style Swoon: Splashy Florals, Ruffled Blouses, Vintage Denim, Rattan Handbags, Tortoiseshell accents and more!
Splashy, Feminine Florals: So trendy and timeless, flowery prints never go out of style! the ones above are very feminine and gentle whilst also being bold, romantic and trend setting. Look effortless in a flouncy babydoll or mini style or opt for fuller coverage with a midi or maxi length. The key to not looking…
Twenty Six Old Hollywood Style Lessons from Fashion Muse and Actress Audrey Hepburn
I, like many others before me, hereby declare Audrey Hepburn my official classic style icon. She was a remarkable woman in many ways, much beyond what meets the eye. Her closet was brimming with many of the fashion staples ladies of today swear by- fitted pants, the iconic little black dress, cropped silhouettes…
Photo Diary and High Tea Lookbook: The Blue Mountain’s Hydro Majestic Hotel
Photo Diary and Family Garden Lookbook: Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club, Luddenham
Wearing Review’s Midsummer Dream Dress | Chessi Cardi in Blue Melange | Haisley Cardi in Blush
Photo Diary + Preppy Lookbook: Rumsey Rose Garden, Parramatta Park
Timeless dress and habits- how to covet the effortlessly chic style of the French
Robe intemporelle. Timeless dress. French women have it all sorted out. They are leaders in je ne sais quoi style and have at hand some of the world’s best food and wine. Dotted around their towns and cities are landmarks of complete and utter architectural opulence. They are enviable with their perfectly tousled…
Thirteen foolproof strategies for successful selling on Depop!
Hello lovelies! I’ve been an avid fan of online marketplace depop for a while now. Being a seller there for over a year has taught me the little ins and outs of moving products. I’ve learnt some nifty tips and tricks that I hope to share with you today! Online selling is ridiculously easy once…
02. Style trends I’m lovin
Hello lovelies! I absolutely adore posting about fashion and style, so was surprised to find I hadn’t yet updated you all over here. I find creating mood boards to be great in that they help you to pinpoint your individual style and get down to the specifics of what you like. Without further ado, here…
How to build your dream wardrobe
Hello lovelies! Believe it or not, you do not have to be female to want a perfect wardrobe. The best part of fashion is how inclusive it is. Fashion is for everybody. It serves as a unique representation of us and can even be seen as an extension of self- pretty cool, right?…
Foodie
Forever and a day- that’s how long it’s been since I last shared a recipe with you all! Today’s post is a classic bake- these blueberry and orange muffins make the perfect brunch treat or midweek pick me up. Their flavour is fully rounded and they are deliciously moist. The plump blueberries provide vibrancy…
Hello lovelies! I thought I’d share a more casual post today with some of my favourite meal ideas for slow days- I’ve been experimenting with recipes more often, especially for breakfasts. I’m not a morning person so find the time for breakfast has passed once I wake up, so I’ll have brunch or prepare…
Hello lovelies! Today I’ve teamed up with the wonderful Sophie Amara from Sophie’s corner to bring you a few easy weekday recipes. Apart from being foodies, the both of us are time poor- a struggle for many! Here are two of our favourite recipes, suitable for brunch and dinner. They are easy, delicious and a great…
Hello lovelies! Occasionally, when I’m feeling it, I like to whip up a quick, healthy treat. Today I thought I’d share with you my go to smoothie recipe. It’s a bit of a twist on the classic strawberry smoothie but honestly tastes incredible. I’m never disappointed! I find that the green smoothies you buy from…
Today’s post is special for two reasons: It’s a celebration of international chocolate day, for one, and a collaboration with Maria, one of my lovely blogging friends 🙂 We’ll be sharing one of our favourite chocolate recipes with you- mine is chocolate and coconut balls, which are effortless and delicious! To see Maria’s post,…