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Up Past Bedtime.

21:23



It is 00:36 AM and I have absolutely no tiredness inside me so I've decided to write a blog post (as you do). This could grow to be either another of my mistakes or something I live to be proud of, which I highly doubt.
In general, I class myself as an easy going person and I usually just let things slide but at night time is when my stress head turns on and I start stressing about things that are out of my control such as death or the past, things I could've dealed with differently and even specific conversations or situations from years ago and I can never find a way to stop thinking about them.

When I was driving I came to the realization (and I hope you can take it... ok stop) this year is so different to any others. I feel so content within myself and happy with who I am, happy with the person I am becoming and I have started not giving a toot about anybody else and it has done me the world of good.
Obviously the "not giving a toot" can be taken two very different ways, I personally don't care what people think anymore, I do what I want to do because I want to do it and that is a good enough reason, I don't have to explain myself to nobody (in certain boundaries of course).
But on the other hand "not giving a toot" can also lead to being a stuck up self centered cow who thinks the world only revolves around them and that is not who I am or want to be, I've already dealed way too many of those and it is not a pretty sight.

In all honestly I don't know where I am going with this post or the point I am trying to give across but I just want you to know, whatever you are going through, whatever insecurities you have, I just want you to know that everything gets better. It will get better. I know it is really cliche and really hard to see, but I've been there, done that and honestly, when I look back on it now I am glad I went through it. I had to hit rock bottom in order to be a stronger person (and I mean the absolute rock bottom), everything I have gone through has made me the person I am today and has taught so many lessons.

Two of the biggest lessons that have come out of this is 1. You don't find your worth in a man and 2. Just let let things go.

I spent so long wasting time with boys in order to make myself feel good or feel worthy or just feel something when in reality you need to spend time with yourself and love yourself in order to really feel those things. "You don't find your worth in a man, you find worth within yourself and then a man worthy of you." Start loving yourself before you try loving anyone else and trust me, so many great things will come from it.

Simply let things go with the wind. Do not hold on to things, you will only dwell on things and they will bring you down.
Easy to say as one of the most easygoing people, I know, but I can assure it will do you the world of good. When letting go, I don't only mean people's opinions or comments or the fact that someone you like hasn't followed you back on Instagram. I mean negative things you are chasing, things you are so used to that you just go with them, no matter how low they make you feel or how little you deserve them to carry on, just let go. Do you know that childhood friendship that you are fighting to keep alive just for the memories yet you have nothing in common? Let it go. The guy who's playing with your emotions despite the clear fact he isn't interested? Let him go. Be the bigger person and for yourself this time. I did it and all I can say is "I wish I had done it sooner".

Everyday is a new day so make this one count, make it one to remember and make it better than the previous, who knows when will be the last.


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Gift Guide: Christmas Stocking Fillers & Presents under £15

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It's official, the countdown for the most wonderful time of the year has begun. John Lewis have finally launched their latest Christmas advert featuring Buster the Boxer, highstreets have put up their Christmas displays, cafes are offering delicious hot drinks in festive cups and Winter Wonderland has its gates open to the world.

Last yea, I did a couple of posts and videos upon the Christmas Stocking Filler idea so this year I thought I'd bring it back and do a second round.

Buying Christmas pressies can either be really a enjoyable or a really stressful experience so below I have put together a handful of items I thought would be ideal stocking fillers or gifts, all of which you can find for under £15 (all with affiliate links directly to the sites to save you from searching). Let me know if you've got any other suggestions!



Miss Guided Brown Hedgehog Slippers


Pink Elf Slippers






Any Zoella Beauty Products probably wouldn't go a miss either, so here is a link to her range and the Library of Fragrance also have an amazing range of smellies if that is what you'd like to give this Christmas so here is a link to their website.
I really hope I helped you out a little or gave you a tiny nudge in the right direction. If not, keep your eyes peeled as I shall have another Gift Guide coming soon and good luck! x

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Christmassy cheap outfit inspiration. // Collab with chloexo15

17:00

          If you are anything like me, you'll like a good old Christmassy walk with your dog and family sometime round Christmas, and you obviously want to be comfy and cool, so I've put together this cute and perfect inexpensive OOTD for you! 





 

PARKA: Primark 
BLACK TEE: Springfield 
JEANS: PULL&BEAR
CHELSEA BOOTS: Primark 
GLASSES: Tommy Hillfiger

If you would like to see an AMAZING makeup tutorial that would easily go with this outfit (or any outfit really), go check out Chloe's makeup tutorial and her blog, she has loads of amazing makeup looks that I'm dying to try and recreate, I will leave a link to her blog here
And I'll see ya soon!! Xx

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Interior Inspiration.

16:56

  So as you know, I am currently packing my life away to move houses this isn't going to be the last time I move as in a future I will own a place of my own, and I have been looking for a lot of ideas for room decor in my new bedroom, but I also love the idea of one day being able to decorate a living room or bathroom, and all these ideas I have got from Pinterest. I have never really got into Pinterest until this past month and now I love it. It is the best social platform to provide ideas and inspiration for almost everything.
  If you would like to catch up on my Pinterest account and the things I have pinning, my username is just Ellie Marie and here's a link to it. Also if you follow me on there, I will be sure to check out your canvas and pin some of your things!
  Here are some of the interior design ideas I've been loving!Xxx


 

   


                             

      

           


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What and who's been inspiring me lately.

15:00

Hi there chummies! How ya doin'?!
Today I thought to talk to you about Inspiration either in people, or simply in just an achievment.
So firstly, person wise, my biggest inspiration is probably like my mum or Zoella (not joking), obviously I go through fazes of people I look up to and unique things that I admire from certain people.
Then, in more of an inspiration for a short/long term achievment I look at photos of Mini's for an example. This month, I became eighteen, in Spain this means I can now have a car (first I need to pass my driving test, obviously) and I have forever loved Mini's so this winter I am going to push and inspire myself to pass my test and I am trying to earn money and save up so I can finally buy myself a second hand car, although these last two are very hard due to all the great clothes and makeup out there...


There are so many Mini's out there and they range so far out in colors and motors, if you have a Mini, do you like it? What make is it and do you recomend me it? Thanks again for reading, until next time byeeeeeeeee!!! Xxx

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Inexpensive summer outfit.

16:28

ITS FINALLY SUMMER! YAY! I am so so happy it is finally summer, but at the same time I wasn't at all prepared for the 45 degree heat wave we just experienced here in Spain yesterday.
As I just said, it is very very very warm here and everyone loves a inexpensive cool outfit (or at least I think I'm not the only one) and I thought about sharing with you this one I put together the other day. The outfit itself (without shoes or sandals) tots up to a fabulous 9 euros which I think is a total bargain and it looks so summery and cool with a quirky and edgy side to it.




When I wore this outfit I styled it with a gold chain just to give it a bit more of a "dressy up" look, and I wore it with my white Stradivarious pumps (obviously!) but I think it would look really cute with some white chunky sandals (that you can find really cheap at Primark).
What do you think of this outfit? Would you like me to post more?
Love, Ellie x

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On the hunt for DIY ideas.

16:37

As some of you may know, if you read one of my first 2015 posts, sometime this year we are hoping to move house, and as I am really, REALLY excited, I have already been looking up DIY ideas, and ways to re-boost our old furniture, or to just simply change them completely without spending hundreds of euros. 




These are a couple of theme ideas I love for my bedroom and the kitchen, and I am still looking for some inspirational ideas for the other rooms, maybe you could link some photos below that you like the theme to? Do you know of any good blogs that may help me out for DIY ideas? xx

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