3 months on.

It's been a very very very long time since I have posted and this is all due to exams but today, my summer holidays have officially begun so be prepared for some new posts!

Thank you all for being so patient while I was so M.I.A!


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I hope you're having a great holiday so far!
Kayla x

wedding ootd // and she will be loved.

 asos mint dress by The Style - £16.50

So it was my cousin's wedding today and this is the dress that I wore! It was a bargain for only £16.50 and free delivery from ASOS. I absolutely adore it, especially the details on the chest.

Kayla x

10 spring essentials.

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1. sun lotion

2. sandals/flip flops

3. shorts - denim shorts are always a classic

4. skirts - my favourite is a denim circle/skater skirt

5. thin coat/cardigan

6. thin shirts - chiffon shirts will keep you cool

7. dresses

8. sunglasses - my favourite ones are Raybans but there are cheaper options
9. nail polish - show off your nails with bright spring colours
10. playsuits - great alternative to dresses

Kayla x

ootd // gracious goes the ghost of you.

black top: primark

sleeveless shirt: h&m conscious collection

jeans: topshop

Since it's that really awkward transition in England between cold and warm-ish weather, I decided to layer this long sleeve top under the semi sheer shirt. I think in warmer weather the long sleeves could be switched for a cami/sleeveless top underneath as the shirt itself is quite sheer.

I'm off to meet a few of my friends, I hope you have a good day!

Kayla x

how to revise/study efficiently.

It's no secret that we all get somewhat distracted when revising (phones, music, and ultimately, THE INTERNET!) But here are some tips to get revision done well and efficiently:

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1. Put away the iPod - leave your loud music behind and swap it for relaxing, instrumental music which has been proven to help aid studying. Several music playlists can be found all over YouTube and this one is my favourite.

2. Clear all the clutter - it's much easier to revise in a clean environment than one which is messy so before you sit down to study, clean up!

3. Get everything ready - don't keep getting up and pausing from revision to get all your bits: be prepared before you sit down!

4. Maximize time - work out when you will study each subject at each time slot. You could even use the Calendar app on your phone or others suited for revision but watch out, don't be distracted by your phone. If you are likely to be sucked in by the wonders of a phone, put it on Do Not Disturb setting if you have an iPhone or a similar alternative setting for other phones.

5. Be realistic about time - let's be realistic, there is no chance we could revise one subject for 2 hours straight without getting up. It has been proven that our minds can only concentrate fully for 20 minutes so organise subjects into 20 minute slots with a 5 minute break. Again, you can use a timer app on your phone or watch. Just remember to vary what you do in each break. Spread out the time you will eat and drink. Also, don't forget to put in a time slot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and other meals.

6. Enforce your own habits - do what works best for you. If writing out notes works best for you, then do it. However, don't be pulled into the social convention that is highlighting. If highlighting and using different colours in your work doesn't aid you, then don't waste time doing it! This applies to other things such as mindmaps and streams and streams of notes. Make sure your revision works best in a way that suits and aids you.

7. Keep hydrated - keep a glass of water by your desk at all times, you don't want to keep having to get up.

I hope this helps! And if you are reading this and are procrastinating, go do some work!

Remember: 'you get what you give' so study hard and it will pay off one day, I promise.

Kayla x

march favourites.

After what seemed like months, I am back for hopefully good! I know I always say that each month goes by super quick but I'm pretty sure that March went by so slow!

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~ Ben Howard - This month I've suddenly fallen in love with Ben and his music, especially his song, 'Gracious' which you can listen to on YouTube here. I'm a definite sucker for a guy with an acoustic guitar and well, Ben Howard fits the role incredibly.

~ Shane Koyczan - This guy is amazing, literally. He is a poet but expresses his poetry through spoken word. When it comes to music, I'm a lyric kind of person as opposed to rhythm. And I think this is reflected in Shane's poetry because if you pay attention to the words he says, it's oh so beautiful. I recommend his poem 'To This Day' which has a central focus on bullying. You can listen to it here on YouTube.

~ Witch Blemish Stick - I have been using this like crazy this month. It is really great at treating spots and a few weeks ago, I put it on a spot in the morning and by the evening of the same day, you could barely tell that I had a spot!

~ The Mindy Project - I managed to watch the whole of season 1 of this show and what can I say, it is incredibly hilarious. If you enjoy shows like New Girl and How I Met Your Mother, this has a similar kind of humour.

Kayla x

ootd // feeling black and blue.

trousers: pull&bear

shirt: h&m

cardigan: zara*

bracelet: ed sheeran jewellery*

Today is a bit of a drab day thanks to London weather. With the thin layer of snow coating the roads, I have a strange urge to go shopping. So knowing me, I'll either be back with a huge haul or a couple or things.

Kayla x