If I was asked to describe my style, I could never give a one word answer. I don't particularly fit into one style ~group; I'm not grunge, I'm not boho, I'm not 80s nor 90s. I'm a good mix of all of these and more. My style is unique to me, but it comes with a lot of influence from a lot of people. And this isn't necessarily in the sense that I want to emulate outfits that they've worn, but more in making me think more about the outfits that I put together. I definitely feel inspired by era's in general, I love a 90s mini dress and platform combo, or a 70s flare and coloured lens duo! But there are always certain people that stick out to me in particular, so here's a few of them.


Alexa Chung
If anyone says Alexa isn't one of their style inspirations, I don't trust them. (I'm joking, of course) But I just feel like her whole look is always such effortless chic, I not only want to dress like her but to be her. I know I will never have a figure like Alexa, hence I will never be able to carry off the outfits she does, but the way that she's not afraid to experiment with androgynous style has definitely inspired me to be more like that! Mixing rock'n'roll pieces with girly dresses, or just wearing cigarette trousers with a pair of brogues and being unapologetically not feminine is what I love about her. 


Harry Styles
I couldn't not include my fave on this list, not only because I'm wearing his face on my tshirt, but because his style is actually my favourite of anyones at the moment. His style has transformed since his teenage years and he wears such loud and gairish outfits without a care in the world, I can't help but be inspired by that confidence. I also put him responsible for my love of suits because the floral numbers, the bright numbers, every one he wears looks FIRE. Again as with Alexa, there's that element of androgyny that feels so honest. The nail polish, the jumpsuits, the glitter, it makes me want to be the most me that I can be!


Megan Ellaby
Because of course it's not only celebrities who inspire my outfit choices! Megan was one of the first bloggers that I followed way back before I even started my own blog. Her love of colour and clashing prints, her lack of care wearing bright bold outfits that most wouldn't think of putting together, she's definitely one of the biggest inspirations on my wardrobe. I'm constantly being inspired to try new colour combos thanks to Megan and her rainbow of an Instagram feed, along with thinking more about the accessories that I put with an outfit!


Really, there is an infinite number of people who influence my style on a daily basis. Celebrities, bloggers, people I see on the street, anyone and everyone! I just picked 3 who are consistently at the top of my list, but I'd love to know who's at the top of your list!




Wearing:


T-shirt, Harry Styles Merch


Mesh Top, Missguided


Jeans, Topshop


Belt, ASOS


Hat, Primark

So what are you up to on Saturday? Watching the big event or not? (And I'm not talking FA Cup, obvs!) I'm not particularly a royalist, I don't have much of an opinion on them beside thinking Harrys a bit buff and the kids are adorable, truth be told; but I do like a fuss and much like I watched Kate and Wills big day, I'll be watching Harry and Meghans also! This is for a few reasons:

• I like to watch ~big~ programmes/events that everyone watches at the same time for social media commentary 
• Like it or not, it's somewhat of a massive deal that will become part of our history
• There's always something funny to see, whether it's a flower girl going rogue or Prince Charles facial expressions
• I'm a big fan of Meghan Markle and everything that she stands for
• It's an excuse for fancy drinks and snacks, themed decorations and a good time
• And probably number 1 for me, just wanting to see everyone's outfits!

I first joined a gym when I was 16 and wanting to do something pro-active about hating my body. I got really into it and enjoyed lots of the different machines, but alas, as with most girls that age, I got distracted by boys and the prospect of a summer filled with long days and late nights spent in the park. The gym wasn't ~cool~ (neither was I, but you gotta try, right!). I did work out more at home, when we had a cross trainer, a sit-up bench and a lot more motivation. But I get bored easily. And so I cancelled my membership because it wasn't proving to be worth the money.
When I was in my second year at University, I wanted to get back into working out, so joined the uni gym with a friend and we were going twice a week, along with swimming once a week too (the only club I joined, even though I didn't ~fully~ get into it). But uni gyms are full of testosterone fuelled guys and I was very shy and intimidated; thus resulting in me going less and less. When I graduated, my student membership was up and I wasn't forking out for a full price one when I didn't like the atmosphere, especially when I had to first find a job! 
But now I'm at a new gym and finally getting into a workout routine that I enjoy, in an environment that doesn't feel intimidating, and it is working WONDERS for my mental health. There's nothing quite like just powering through on the step master with an episode of The High Low Show playing through my earphones (current favourite podcast, in case you were wondering!) and switching off from everything else in the world. 

I've never been a sporty person, but differentiating sport from exercise makes a massive difference. I used to hate PE with a passion, it was the only class that I wasn't in the top set for (geek, I know) and when I was in a car accident in Year 11 and got a doctors note excusing me from lessons for 6 weeks I was ecstatic. The pain of my whiplash was worth it ten times over to get out of PE, and I actually extended the sick note because my teacher forgot when it should've ended and I certainly wasn't going to be the one to tell her! In addition to this, during Year 10 a group of us actually chose to do extra maths lessons to get an additional GCSE (in Statistics, my fave, cos y'know, top geek!) which just happened to conveniently clash with PE! I only remember one time which I enjoyed PE and that was the short period in which we were allowed in the school gym (it was tiny and pathetic really) and basically just let loose on the machines. Rowing, running, weights, it was the most work I'd done in a PE class ever. And it was that feeling that made me first want to join a gym.

As I've mentioned in multiple posts before, I suffer with a lot of anxiety, a lot of social anxiety in particular, and I have a tendency to isolate myself away, convinced that people don't actually like me. When I get deep into this headspace and am convinced that everything in my life is a mess, I take myself off to the gym, put my headphones in and sweat it all out. I do a lot of cardio, but I enjoy some of the weighted machines and doing free weights on the mats too. I like rowing but it blisters my hands when I do too much, the step master is my favourite! I try to go 3 times a week, two evenings after work and once on a weekend, and that's enough for me. It works well! I want to try a class, in particular a spinning class, but I'm still a bit nervous about doing that. I also know that getting a personal trainer would make me work even harder, but for now I'm happy doing what I do and continuing to push myself to try new machines and come up with new routines each visit. There's nothing like the feeling of coming out of the gym, sweaty after a good workout, because you never regret a workout. Even if I've had a long day at work, sometimes I have to force myself to go because I know that I need it and I know that after, I'll be glad I went.