London Adventures

I've always loved a particular quote from "Up"; you know, the one where 

Ellie shouts excitedly "Adventure is out there!" Unfortunately, I've never really lived by those words in the sense that I'm a very antisocial person on the whole; travelling off the beaten track and trying new things  has always terrified me. However, I think today was a notable exception.

Today I travelled up to London with some of my favourite people, and for the most part it was a successful day. We got so much done I'm having trouble remembering it all, even though I write this blog post from a train on the way home. 

First stop was Covent Garden - a firm favourite of mine. I always seem to gravitate there whenever I'm visiting London, and I'm not sure if it's due to the general atmosphere and liveliness of the place, or the awesome sweet shop we can only ever find there (Hope and Greenwood: a darling little shop).

We mooched around Covent Garden for a while and during the whole time we were there, I only managed to take one decent picture, of some old houses I thought looked pretty. Really, Olivia?! All the vibrancy of Covent Garden and you take a picture of some houses? Best Blogger Of The Year goes to me (hehe, NOT).

We then headed on over to Spitalfields, a darling little vintage and antique market. I'd never been here until today and I think it was my favourite place of the day, simply because I got to sniff a lot of posh candles in a lovely shop we found by the market. (I have a slight obsession with candles, okay? Please don't judge me.)

After this we decided to hit up Camden Market, a place that had always intrigued me, but I had always been too afraid to visit because I'd heard of its supposed suspiciousness. However, I surprised myself by loving the market. The brightly coloured stalls selling trinkets and food carts offering exotic cuisine were truly a feast for the senses, and I found standing by the canal particularly relaxing, especially as we were fortunate enough to have nice, sunny weather. Have a picture of my feet perched over the canal.

To conclude the day we went back towards Southbank, which I love. I find watching the Thames and strolling along the embankment a perfect way to spend a summer's evening; and even better, Southbank was hosting a "Festival Of Love", which was really nice, as the whole embankment was adorned with posters outlining the different types of love: for example, self respect, romantic love, flirty affection, and shared experiences. I thought this was simply lovely (get it, LOVEly? Okay, I'll stop now).

Sunshine and some of my favourite people - I couldn't have asked for a better day.

Hope you all had a good day!

Olivia x

The Happy List

This is quite a personal post for me to write, so I really hope you guys enjoy it...

About two years ago, I started a mini project called The Happy List. It was something very private to me, something I showed nobody and told nobody about. It was something for me to look at on down days to remind me of all of the positives in my life. 

The Happy List is essentially a list of everything that makes me happy, no matter how big or small those things might be. Whenever I think of something that never fails to make me smile, I write it down on a list on my phone, so that when I am having bad days or I feel depressed, I can look at The Happy List in an attempt to make myself feel better. What I love most about The Happy List is that it epitomises my eternal optimism as a person, and my desire to look on the bright side of life as much as I can for as long as I can.

Recently, I've been feeling rather unhappy (y'know, hormones and teenage angst and all that) so have been needing to read The Happy List quite a lot more often than usual. It's this increased frequency of checking The Happy List that has prompted me to write this 'ere blog post.

I'm going to finish the post by including some of the things on my Happy List, but before I do, I want you, my readers, to create your own. Collate everything and anything that brings you joy or happiness into a massive list (mine is about two or three pages long). The size of your list alone will help you realise the sheer volume of happiness you have in your life, which will help you to feel better (I hope) and reignite your zest for life. 

I really hope that you like the idea of this little project of mine, and that I've inspired you to create your own Happy List maybe. I'll be back on Thursday for an out-and-about special, hopefully featuring some friends of mine (although there may be a mini-post tomorrow or Wednesday, who knows?).

Keep smiling!

Olivia x

OLIVIA'S "HAPPY LIST" (CONDENSED)

What makes me happy?

The sound and smell of the sea.

Rainbows.

Ice cream in obscure flavours.

Wearing a new item of clothing for the first time.

Marshmallows.

Old fashioned sweet shops.

Lush shops and products.

Love.

Greyhounds.

Eyeliner in bright colours.

...AND THERE ARE MANY MORE THINGS!

 

The Best Kind Of Day

"Today was the bestest kind of day,

Though the sunshine faded and the clouds turned grey.

Today was the bestest kind of day,

While lightning struck and interrupted play.

We stood shivering under the shelter together,

Hugging and laughing and complaining about the weather.

Mini golf plans interrupted by storms

We ran for home to feel safer and warm.

Pyjamas on, surrounded by blankets galore,

We settled down to a film we'd seen a million times before.

We drank coffee, ate chocolate, and giggled as one,

So although thunder rumbled, we still had bags of fun.

Today was the bestest kind of day,

When even best laid plans can go array.

Today was the bestest kind of day,

These are the days that will never go away."

Random photo of my pyjamas I took...

So I was feeling creative today, and thought I'd do something different as a blog post. I decided to write a poem about my day!

If you didn't understand the poem, my family decided to play mini golf today as the weather was looking good, but as soon as we arrived at the centre, a storm arose, and we had to dash home, where we watched a film in our pyjamas and had a lazy afternoon. Today was the best kind of day because the disruption of our plans made it a better day overall. That was the message of my poem - yeah, I didn't really get it either!

Hope you had the best kind of day.

Olivia x

Summer Snips And Staples

Hello everyone!

In at least one of my previous posts I have made no doubts about the fact that I'm a skinflint. I have very limited funds and as a result, all of my shopping this summer has been bargain-hunting. It is SALE SEASON, people - when shops get rid of their Summer stock BEFORE Summer starts to bring in the Autumn/Winter collections. I have found some awesome deals this year, and as I'm a nice person like that (aw) I've decided to share them with you!

Deal #1: Miss Selfridge Jewellery Clearance

Okay, so Miss Selfridge (gorgeous shop but often substantial prices) are having a jewellery sale which is rocking my world. I got two GORGEOUS necklaces for prices so low, even I could afford them! Examine the pictures below, sigh at the beauty of my new babies and gasp at the prices I got them for:

Beaded Leaf Necklace

WAS: £14.50 

I PAID: £3.50

This is simply stunning. I'd been after a statement necklace for a while to jazz up plain tops in summer and MY GOD does this fit the bill. It's striking, sparkly and has the most wonderful colour scheme. In love.

Lilac Stone Flower Collar

WAS: £16.50

I PAID: £5.50

Isn't this lovely? It was a bit of an impulse buy, as I had originally been after the leaf necklace above, but I saw this on the website, saw the price and thought "this needs to come home with me". I love, love, LOVE the colour scheme - it's so neutral and will go with anything. Perfect.

As you can probably tell from the tone of this post, I am chuffed to bits with these purchases! Best of all, I got free delivery (I ordered before 8pm)! Shopping bliss! If you like jewellery you MUST visit www.missselfridge.com and check out their sale - some pieces cost as little as £2.50, which is a snip and perfect for those of you on limited budgets.

Deal #2: New Look Sale

Yep, you've guessed it - the majority of these bargains are sale items. Don't judge me, okay? When you're unemployed you do tend to browse the sale items of shops before you even look at the normal stock. New Look is a lovely shop anyway, with lots of lovely clothes at affordable prices. I'd say it's the working girl's River Island or Topshop (because every time I visit River Island or Topshop I DO fall in love with something, but at the same time, my poor purse cries at the prices of all the lovely clothes). The New Look sales are always good, and although I haven't made any purchases from this particular sale (yet, hehe) I still thought I would share with you some examples of the sale items currently available - my picks of the sale, if you will.

Black Sleeveless Watermelon Print Bodycon Dress 

WAS: £14.99

SALE PRICE: £10.00

I think this print is so lovely and quirky, perfect for the summer months. It's a real perky dress that will brighten any outfit, and has a perky price of only ten pounds to match. 

White Lace Panel Vest

WAS: £8.99

SALE PRICE: £4.00

If you look carefully you'll see that this top has lovely lace detailing on the chest and sleeves, making it a simple summer staple. It is perfect for layering or adding a statement necklace to (*cough cough* maybe one of the ones I bought?), and is great for laid-back days out when you just want to keep cool and look pretty but casual. And £4? HELLO bargain!

Peach Floral Print Tie Wrap Skirt

WAS: £14.99

SALE PRICE: £7.00

This skirt is just darling, and I'm in love with the pretty print all over it. I'm a big fan of florals, and this skirt would look great paired with a simple tee (*cough cough* the one above, perhaps?) to glam up an outfit for a meal out or summer date (if you have that sort of thing on the cards). And it's under £10.00! The prices just keep falling! (Okay, now I'm starting to sound like a bad salesman. I think I should stop...)

All three of these glorious pieces sit in the "£10 Or Less" category, my favourite category of all time. Check out the New Look sale before you go away! www.newlook.com

Deal #3: Accessorize Sale

This sale is on the pricier side, but c'mon, it's Accessorize - a shop that has been the stuff of dreams for me ever since I was a child (yep, I'm a total saddo). I've recently purchased two items in this year's sale and I love them to bits, so I'll share them with you now.

Neon Clustered Jewel Pendant

WAS: £19.50 (winces) 

I PAID: £9.50

I've completely guessed the name of this pendant as I have a feeling it has run out of stock, but here it is anyway. I love the colour of this pendant (funny, as I'm not a massive lover of neons) and I think it is unique and bold.

Felicity Flamingo Slippers

WERE: £29.00 (ouch)

I PAID: £14.50

These are just adorable - I love the shape and feel of them, and the flamingo detailing on the front of the shoe is just lovely. So pretty!

And that just about wraps up my summer snips and staples. Hope you enjoyed this blog post! Comments/ideas/constructive criticisms are always appreciated!

Hope you had a lovely day.

Olivia x

A Happy Accident - Iced Coffee Recipe!

Hey everybody! 

I know, two posts in one day. Eager, right? Well, I just got the hang of embedding photos into my posts and I am aiming to take full advantage of this new skill in the future! I just got so darn excited that I can now add photos to posts that I HAD to upload another one!

Anyway, this post will just be a quickie (take that phrase any way you will) to show you a recipe for iced coffee which I created quite by accident today and ended up LOVING. My drink turned out so well (don't you just love my modesty?) that I decided to share it with you guys! It's quick, simple and so so yummy, just perfect for the summer, so here you go!

Iced Coffee 

The results of my happy accident!

WARNING: if you are not a caffeine addict then you may not want to try out this recipe.

To make iced coffee for one person, you will need: 

INGREDIENTS

Two teaspoons coffee granules

One teaspoon granulated sugar

350ml milk

Two scoops vanilla ice cream

A few drops of water

Ice cubes (optional)

EQUIPMENT

A blender

Teaspoon

Ice cream scoop

Small glass

Milkshake glass/tall glass

1. Add the scoops of ice cream to the blender using the ice cream scoop.

2. Add the milk to the blender.

3. In a small glass with a teaspoon, mix the coffee granules with the water until they are mostly dissolved.

4. Add the coffee mixture to the blender with the other ingredients.

5. Add the sugar to the blender.

6. Set your blender to "Smooth" setting and blend thoroughly until the coffee granules and sugar are fully dissolved.

7. Pour the drink into a tall glass, and add ice cubes to serve if you wish.

8. Enjoy!

So, there you have it! I'm super pleased with this recipe! It took me about ten minutes to knock up and tasted lovely (if I do say so myself). I'd love anyone reading this to try the recipe at home and do a review, or leave me a comment letting me know how your attempts turned out and whether you liked the drink or not. 

This is the perfect time to be getting out the blender as iced coffees or slushie drinks are perfect for the summer months. This was a very happy accident indeed, and although t'was but a small thing, it made me feel good and brightened my spirits for the rest of the day. The power of coffee, eh?!

Thanks for reading you lovely people! 

Olivia x

What's In My Makeup Bag

Hello everyone!

I don't want to seem over-eager, but I've been planning to post this for a while and was just so excited to share this topic with you! I didn't want to begin my blog with this post though, I thought I'd ease you in a bit and tell you more about myself before launching into a lengthly explanation of what's in my makeup bag. However, it's post #3, meaning if you've read my previous posts you are well and truly settled in and I can now bore you to pieces! (Joking... I hope? Please let me know if I bore you.)


Makeup has never particularly interested me until recently, and I have a few wonderful women to thank for my burgeoning obsession: Zoella, Louise (of Sprinkle Of Glitter fame), Gabriella (Velvetgh0st), Anna (from ViviannaDoesMakeup), Lily Pebbles, Tanya Burr et al (blog post coming up on them soon!). I think it's safe to say that I've been lusting after many products I cannot afford for at least a month now (grrr). However, I do feel that my makeup collection has recently expanded to a reasonable size - reasonable enough to share with my readers (if I have any). So, here it is: this is my makeup bag!

As you can see, I've been a wee bit OCD and lined up my products by category and in the order I would put them on my face. I'm going to talk about each product left to right, up to down, and try to list their names and shades for you to see so you can purchase any of the items which take your fancy! Righto, let's get cracking!


1. Nivea Light Moisturising Day Cream for Normal and Combination Skin
One of my most recent purchases. I'd known I needed a moisturiser for a long time, to protect my skin before makeup and refresh and hydrate it in the mornings, and I have nothing but good things to say about this one. I picked it up as it was fairly cheap and looked like an ideal beginner's moisturiser, and I noticed a visible improvement in the softness and aesthetics of my skin after use. I love applying this in the mornings and will continue to do so until this runs out.


2. Benefit The Porefessional PRO Balm
I really like this as a primer to use after moisturising and before makeup - it leaves the skin ultra-soft and has a really creamy, light formula that blends nicely. It can be used on top of makeup, too - bonus, as it means I can top the primer up during the day if I notice my pores or I'm having a dreaded Bad Skin Day (dun dun DUN). After use I noticed differences in the appearances of spots (i.e. they were less noticeable) and was very happy with the results. This 'un's a pricey product, but it IS Benefit, and it IS their best-selling product, so it must be good! (If all else fails, do what I do and get your mum to buy it for you.)


3. Benefit Big Easy BB Cream in shade 02 (light)
Yes, I know, a lot of Benefit treats, okay? Disclaimer: MY MUM BOUGHT ME THE EXPENSIVE STUFF. I'm a teenager so I run on a limited budget, therefore most of my makeup is drugstore. The only exceptions are my Benefit products. Right, now the moany bit is out of the way: I LOVE this BB cream. I don't use it every day as a) it's too expensive and b) it works best for spotty days, but when I do I like to mix it with my holy grail of BB creams (see below). It's light enough in colour for my deathly pale skin and it blends so well, leaving no streaky orange marks. It's a light formula so offers light to medium coverage and isn't cakey on the face. I use BB cream over foundation because I'm not a fan of foundation and this is an amazing substitute.


4. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in shade Medium
This is my holy grail. I should set up a shrine to this BB cream because I love it so much. It's my most-used makeup product EVER and makes me feel confident and fresh. I've repurchased this three times (oops). This has a light to medium coverage, so it's enough to banish blemishes and even out my skin tone, but not so much that I'm melting under the layers of makeup. The Medium shade is perfect for my skin and blends well, although I have been known to use the Light shade too. Simply put, I LOVE THIS STUFF. 'Nuff said.

5. No. 7 Mascara (old, I have no idea which one, sorry!)
I've had this donkey's years and it never fails to amaze me. I'm ginger (yep, I know, ew) so I need to use Brown Black mascara and this is perfect. It's not too dark on the lid, it doesn't clump, it separates and lengthens my lashes wonderfully and it's especially good on the bottom lashes. It makes me look like a mascara wiz (it's a miracle worker, basically). I'll usually use this as a base for my (yep, you guessed it) Benefit mascara if I'm going somewhere special, but on an everyday basis, this works just as well alone.


6. Benefit They're Real! Mascara
This stuff is reserved for special occasions only and I'll use it on top of my no-name No. 7 mascara for defined lashes. I have to use this stuff sparingly as it is very black (they don't have a brown black shade) and very thick and gloopy. That said, it does make my lashes look fairly voluptuous (ooh, I used a big word) and I like the effect it gives. I'd recommend this more for dark skin tones and brunettes than blondes and us red-heads, but it is lovely.


7. Body Shop Shimmer Cubes
I really like these as eyeshadows. I use my silvery blue palette the most, and love the silver shades for everyday makeup looks as they go with everything. They're powder shadows but blend really nicely on the eye and add some nice sparkles (and c'mon, who DOESN'T love sparkles?) to the face. I also have a lovely bronze and rose gold shade which I'll use if I fancy getting a bit more glammed up.


8. Woodland Eyes Palette
I got this as a gift so I'm not entirely sure where it came from, but it's a set of four eyeshades and two lip-glosses (the lip-glosses aren't featured in the image, sorry). I like the lip-glosses but far prefer the eyshadows, especially the cream shade (you can tell from the image as it's the most used shade). I use this both as a base eyeshadow and a highlighter on my cheekbones. The other three shades I'll use in my crease or on top of other shades to create more dramatic looks.


9. Body Shop Brow Definer in shade 02 (Brunette)
Although this is a brunette shade, it works nicely on my brows, which are so light they're almost invisible (sigh). This pencil gives them the definition they need and actually makes my brows visible to the naked eye! Hurrah!


10. Eyeliners: Body Shop Eye Definer in shade 11 (Vibrant Emerald) and Boots Natural Collection Eye Lines in shade Soft Navy
I am a fan of pencil eyeliners (because liquid eyeliner would look ridiculous on me, let's face it) and I like mine in bright colours to make my eyes pop. I have currently in my collection a purple eyeliner, a bright blue one, and a teal one (pictured) from The Body Shop, and a dark blue one from Natural Collection. I really like the effect these give on my eyes - they're perfect for using along my waterline to give my eyes definition and colour.

11. Benefit Dandelion Brightening Face Powder

Again, I reserve this for special occasions only. This is a lovely light pink colour and gives me a subtle flush and shimmer, making me look more alive on the days when I roll out of bed resembling a zombie.

12. Bourjois Blush in shade 33, "Lilas D'or" (Golden Lilac)

Another recent purchase - I'm in LOVE with this blusher. It is the prettiest colour I have ever seen on a blusher, and is a lovely pink shade with undertones of gold that make it stunning and unlike any other blusher I've ever seen before (Bourjois have lots of other lovely shades if this one isn't your favourite, don't worry) and creates a lovely sparkle effect whilst giving your cheeks a healthy glow. Officially OBSESSED!

13. Neal's Yard Bee Lovely Busy Bee Balm

This was the first ever balm I bought and I've been hooked ever since. This balm is bee-autiful. (See what I did there?) It creates a lovely sheen on the lips and is hydrating without being sticky. It's easy to apply and smells like honey. Happiness in a pot.

14. Revlon Colourburst Lip Butters in shades 027 (left) and 025 (right), "Juicy Papaya" and "Peach Parfait" respectively

I bought these lip butters because I thought they looked lovely. It was only on returning home from Boots that I found out that Zoella, Lily Pebbles and VivannaDoesMakeup had all recommended them in various videos, which made me love these products more than I already did! These are shiny and hydrating without being sticky like lip-glosses and aren't too pigmented. This means they provide a hint of colour without being overly bright. If you're a colour nut, I'd suggest going for shades like "Wild Watermelon" (another thing: all the butters have the CUTEST names!) which will give you a more vibrant colour on the lips, but I'm happy with my coral and nude shades. (HINT: "Peach Parfait" has gold undertones which match the Bourjois Blush I have to a tee if you're looking to match products together.)

15. Benefit "Posie" Balm

This is very similar to the Revlon Lip Butters, so not much to say about this balm. It's lovely, but could do with being more pigmented like the Revlon ones. It does provide the prettiest effect on the lips, though, and I do enjoy using this balm for special occasions. However, since it's Benefit, it's expensive (and dare I say, probably overpriced?), so if you're on a budget definitely stick to the Revlon Butters.

16. Rimmel Vinyl Glosses in shades "Be Famous" and "Keep A Secret"

I bought these a long while ago, and I'm not a huge fan. I find lip-glosses as a rule too sticky, and these were no exception. I do enjoy the colours of the glosses, but find them too sticky to wear for too long. However, Rimmel have since re-vamped their line of Vinyl Glosses, so maybe their formula has improved. Who knows?

So, there you have it! That is my mammoth post on what's in my makeup bag. I really hope you enjoyed seeing what goes on my face to make me look halfway decent every day (har har) and maybe you'll want to purchase some of my most-loved products. I congratulate you for reading all the way through!

Until next time, 

Olivia x

Long Live The Staycation

There's not a cloud in the sky and I'm sweating like a pig in my bedroom. Having opened ALL of my windows and frantically fanned myself to death, I'm still uncomfortable and can barely summon up the courage to type this blog post. I have a full bottle of water beside me and I've just demolished a mammoth amount of lemon sorbet.


Could it possibly be summer, maybe?


I think so!


Yes, it's true. It was a long time coming but summer has arrived here in the UK and I am attempting to make the most of the positively tropical weather by... sitting inside and typing on a laptop (the life of a blogger is seldom social/active, hehe).


All joking aside, I really do love summer and the endless promise it seems to bring. The days are longer, the evenings are lighter, you can eat ice-cream everyday and there's the holidays to look forward to. In summer, anything seems possible.


And, of course, there's the holiday every family in the world seems to go on (or every family in Britain, at least). Everybody is desperate to escape the mundane realities of their own countries and swap them for exotic fantasies that faraway locations seem to offer.


Me? I'm promoting the staycation this year.


What is a staycation, you ask? Well, according to Google (ha, professionalism), a staycation is "a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions", and this year I firmly believe that the staycation will make for a better holiday all around for my family and I.


Why? Well, first there's the matter of money. Obviously it's cheaper to stay in your own country for a holiday than forking out extortionate prices for aeroplane tickets and travel to and from the hotel/villa/house you'll be staying in abroad. In the world of staycation, it's acceptable to take your own car on holiday, saving you the faff of waiting for hours at a car hire company only to find the car you wanted is now "not available" (yes, I speak from experience), and the cost of hiring the car which you may or may not receive.


Second, there's the weather. Yep, I know what you're thinking: "but the weather in England is rubbish". Well, have you SEEN the heatwave we've had recently? Temperatures here have been sizzling at levels usually seen in countries like Portugal or Spain. If the weather keeps, I'll get the tropical weather I crave for my holiday without doing any travelling abroad at all. Brilliant! And even if the weather doesn't turn out completely perfectly, we'll be in Britain. Brits are well prepared for wet weather as it's our normal climate, so a destination in England is likely to have lots of attractions based indoors when the weather turns sour. If you get wet weather in a hot country, chances are there won't be much to do.


My next point is rather specific to my own family, and it involves the issue of family pets. I have a pet greyhound whom I love dearly (blog post on that coming soon - keep your eyes peeled), and last year to leave her for nearly three weeks was, to say the least, very hard. I loved our holiday, but missed my dog even more. This year, the dog is coming with us, making the holiday all the more special because ALL the people (or animals) I love will be with me for the duration of the stay.


Lastly, I just really, really, REALLY love the place we'll be visiting on our staycation - Dorset. It is a truly beautiful place and I'd highly recommend a visit there. England is such a beautiful and diverse country that it seems such a shame not to enjoy it in the summer months, while the weather's right.


So, there you have it. That's why this year I am firmly flying the flag for the staycation and all it represents. I do love my holidays abroad, but this year I feel in need of a change, and I'm excited to visit a place that has so many special memories for me.


What are your opinions? Do you favour the staycation, or are you firmly for travelling abroad? Let me know in the comments!


Much love,


Olivia x


PS: Short note to say that since I've mentioned where I'm going on holiday this year, I ought to tell you that I'll be blogging every day of my stay in Dorset as it happens. I'm calling it Daily Blogging! (I'm not sure if this has been done before by any other bloggers, but I think it's a neat idea, so I'm giving it a go). Be sure to check my blog every day from the 2nd to the 16th of August for updates on my holiday.

My Official Blogging "Profile" and Greetings

FULL NAME: Olivia Jane Fahy
AGE: 16
DATE OF BIRTH: 20th March 1998
HAIR COLOUR: Strawberry Blonde
EYE COLOUR: Blue
PETS, IF ANY: One, a greyhound
FAVOURITE TAKEAWAY: Indian - I'm a sucker for a curry!
FAVOURITE COLOUR: I pretty much love all colours, but I am very fond of green and blue in all their forms.
FAVOURITE FILM/S: Splash!, and anything by Disney. That's all that comes to mind at the moment; I'm sure there are many more!
FAVOURITE BOOK/S: Too many to name, but one particular favourite is Anne Of Green Gables. I particularly identified with the main character - read the book and you'll understand why...
ADDICTION/S: YouTube. Coffee. Rings.
BLOG GENRE: Lifestyle, fashion, maybe a bit of beauty and food thrown in (if I can be bothered)
YOUR PERSONALITY IN FIVE WORDS: Kooky, bubbly, optimistic, happy-go-lucky (does that count as one word?), hopeful (always hopeful).

Hey! Howdy! Greetings! Salutations!


If you're reading this, then you've somehow miraculously stumbled upon the very first post on my brand-spanking-new blog, Whimsical Scribbles. I wanted to do everything within my power to avoid a cheesy "first post", so decided to collate everything I thought you needed to know about me in a sort of fact file. If any fellow new bloggers read this and want to use it as a way to kick-start their blogging, then they are welcome to do so, but as I doubt there is anyone actually reading this then I think the chances of that happening are pretty unlikely.


I'm Olivia, and I've got a long summer of nothing stretched out in front of me. I need something to do, something to create and work on, something that I will be proud of in years to come. I've always been a rambler, so I thought "Why not create a place where I can ramble online in posts about things/people/places I love, for people to read and enjoy?" Thus, this blog has been born.


I won't keep you much longer; I'll simply say that I hope this blog will be a happy and bright place. I don't aim to pigeon-hole my blog into a particular genre - I want it to be a good ol' mix of everything, a jack-of-all-trades, if you will - and will blog about anything and everything that takes my fancy, be it fashion, beauty (of which I know very little - so be warned), food, or lifestyle. You're very welcome to hop onto my train of whimsical scribblings (blog title reference, hehe) for as long as you like. I'd be very grateful for the company!


Here's to more posts and a blog that's worth reading.


Olivia x