What's in my sixth form bag?

Hello everyone,

Like lots of you, I'm back at school; sad because that means no more summer fun, but happy to be starting something new an actually using my brain again. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of stationary and honestly look forward to doing my back to school shop every year! 

So, the bag. This one is from M&S, actually my sisters, but my gorgeous beige one from accessorize simply isn't' big enough for everything I need to carry around (sad sad times) but fear not, it will still be loved and used! I think this one is quite Alexander Wang-esque; all good in my book. I tend to carry it on my arm, but it does have a shoulder strap which is a life saver by then end of the day. Truth be told, I wouldn't really think to look in M&S for bags, but they has some stunners!

Ah, stationary (heart eye emoji) All of these are from WH Smith, which is where I tend to go every year. I think the dark florals on my pencil case are so pretty and look super good with my bag. Inside I just have the usual pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, blah blah. These fine-liners were such a good buy, they're fab for writing or underlining, as well as drawing mind maps (personal fave.) These post-it notes are just for general doodling and notes, and they also make good DIY folder dividers. 

I'm longsighted, so my glasses are a must. I actual really like the frames I have, so I might have to do an outfit post with them soon! 

I bought this purse at the start of the year from the accessories in Covent garden, it's lasted so well! The fact that it has three different leather shades means it looks good with any bag. We have school cards that we use to buy food from our common room, but I do like to pop to the shops for something to munch on during my study sessions- all I've been buying is cookies and it's becoming a bit of an addiction...

Obviously I have my phone, and ear phones are a total essential. Whether I'm trying to focus in a study session or am walking home, they always always come in handy!

This year rather than being given books and things by school, we've had to provide our own. I study 4 subjects (English lit, psychology, politics and French) so I have four ring-binders (not at all fun to carry around) but they are the best way to organize all of my notes. I labeled them using a Dymo machine, which I can't lie was such a good purchase! I then take in a A4 refill pad for all of my notes. Finally I have my planner (the prettiest one Paperchase had to offer) which make sure I always know what lesson I have next and when homework is due, I literally couldn't function properly with out one!

So that's what I lug about with me everyday (plus text books and booklets- but they would have totally ruined the photo) I'm enjoying sixth form so far, but the work really is non stop! 

What's in your school bag? What do you think of what's in mine? 

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Life through my lens #10.

Hello everyone,

 I have finished all my exams! (cue fanfare and whooping) I cannot tell you how good it feels to know that I don't have to look at a text book or sit in a stuffy/freezing exam hall for a few months. I feel like they all went reasonably well, I guess only time will tell now! Although waiting until the 21st of August might just drive me insane first...

I thought to get back into blogging again, I'd do a round up post, I love writing these and I hope you guys like reading them too :)

My new favourite thing, which I have sadly only been able to find on one occasion// Nina  Nesbitt in the car // Vogue and nails evening // Models Own Indian ocean // Being all cute after Lauren's meal // Co-ord loving (OOTD) // Breakfast in the sun // I finally bought a Polaroid! // History revision // Prom makeup booked at YSL (heart-eyed emoji) // Cutest tea-room in Olney // OOTD // Elle fanning is such a beaut // Made my bed all cozy // Brownies // FOTD

Forever watching Clueless // I'm fast becoming a smoothie addict // Water + ice + lemon // A thrown on outfit I ended up liking // Wanderlust // the prettiest clouds // Current favorite eye makeup (FOTD) // Lush relaxation // My tutor got everyone Mr. Men books- Little miss bossy over here! // Leavers // Playing with my barnet // Physics exam enthusiasm // Fave top // Last exam day called for ice cream // Tyler's birthday // Throwback father's day 

So that brings us right up to date with my Instagram- well done is you got his far! I have got so much to look forward to this summer, not to mention prom on Friday! I have some interviews this week for various things which is a little daunting, but I'll no doubt let you know how they go, not to mention Friday! Thank you to those of you who have followed my blog recently, and of course to those who have for some time, my little patch on the internet has been eerily silent recently,  but I have lots planned for the next three months on here!

So far today I have had a shower, let my hair air dry, had carrot cake for breakfast, re-read the fault in our stars up until chapter six and played Ultraviolence on repeat; happy Monday!

What have you been up to lately? Have you finished your exams? 

 

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Review: Lush Space Girl bath bomb.

Hello everyone, 

 I hope your having a good week, I know I'm so glad that Friday is on the horizon! 

I received my Mock exam grades on Wednesday- I did far, far better than I thought I had. I was so  relieved when I realized I passed (and passed well) most things apart from History - however I'm determined to work on that!

 In order to chill myself out after a rather stressful day, I broke out a Lush bath bomb, in the form of one of my favorites; Space Girl.

First off, I'm sure this is a) more sparkly, and b) more red than it used to be, but they're both pluses! I love the Parma Violet scent and the pretty lilac the bathwater turns - perfect for a detox.  Lush claims it has popping candy in it, however I'm not sure how much it adds to the overall experience, if anything at all. Unlike some other bath bombs I've tried, it doesn't leave such an oily/moisturizing feel on the skin once you're out of the tub (which for the record I quite like) so if you are not so keen on that, then this would be a winner for you. Over all, I will defiantly be purchasing this again and it certainly helped send me off to sleep after a long day! 

Have you tried Space Girl? What have you been up to at school lately? 

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OOTD #4

This is just a simple school day outfit today :)

 Jacket-Asos

T-shirt- Amazon

Necklace- Mum's :)

Jeans- Zara

Socks-H&M

Vans- Schuh

This is the kind of thing I wear for school a lot, we can wear any patterns, which is so annoying! so everything has to be plain, which is where being a bit creative comes in!

This Tshirt was crazy cheap, something like £3.79 on amazon! Its just a simple raglan/baseball top which I now have in three colours :) I love the bright blue of this one, I think it's nice and loud :)

I bought these jeans in a Zara sale a while ago, I love the fit and the little details on them ; you cant really see , but they have little gold zips on the bottom.

I'm wearing my beloved Asos jacket again, I'm not sure if I mentioned this in my last OOTD, but its actually part of my Birthday present, Ive already got so much wear out of it, but I have to say I was freezing a little bit cold :)

I love this necklace, and have well and truly stolen it from my mum :)

These are probably my most worn earrings, simple but effective.

(miss selfridge)

And finally, I'm wearing vans because there comfy :)

Alice

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