OOTD + First Year Musings...

Oh how I'll miss campus life over summer - the casual caching up with friends, the comfortable proximity of club nights, restaurants and supermarkets and, admittedly, the level pre's before nights out .First year has certainly had its highs and lows for me both in terms of work, health ad social life and I think it is fair to say that I have learnt a fair bit about living more independently. I think the intensity particularly of workload is reflected in my lack of posting but I have a good 3-4 months to get back on the grind with this blog as well as my other creative outlets (THANK GOD!). Anyway, here is an outfit post (thanks to Izzy Manuel for the photos) as well as my notes on what I have taken away from fresher's...

 Shirt - Vintage

Trousers - Topshop

Sunglasses - Blank Sunglasses

1 - You might find and lose friendship in the least expected places - You may not be everyone's cup of tea and it's important to be yourself. On that note, you might find yourself in relationships which feel unnatural or as if they do not have longevity. Treat everyone with respect but don't expect to be best friends forever with each person you come across, whether that is during fresher's week itself or over the course off the year.

2- Take care of your health - It's natural to want to go out and have the best time possible, but it's also key to take care of your health both mentally and physically. For me personally this has especially had its highs and lows so I have come to understand how important it is to be conscious of how you are feeling and how it impacts your every day life. Oh yes, and probably best to not go too heavy on the booze, no matter how cheap Lambrini is and how funny the Snapchat stories will be the next day.

3- Budget, Budget, Budget (but don't be miserly) - This is actually something I have been very good with, if I do say so myself. You don't have to spreadsheet every penny you're spending, but just try to be conscious of how much things will and should  cost you in advance as well as responsibly splitting up your finances for work and fun. You don't want to be known as the party girl who survives on baked beans and dirty laundry, but also the recluse who gets their regular dose of foie gras and glistening whites...

4- Get involved - Although I have had my fair share of involvement, I now heavily regret not getting involved in sports or campus editorials. For many universities, there is so much on offer from Anime Society, to Streetwear Society to Wine and Cheese club, not to talk of the various sports which people also get people involved physically and socially, so seize the opportunity and find something you are passionate about.

5- Don’t stress , it’s only first year - Pretty straight-forward really!

 Slug and Lettuce, Bath

 A cake I made for a friend's birthday

 Sunset from Bathwick Hill

 Life Drawing Classes

A visit from some old friends over my birthday