15 October 2017

SUNDAY SECRETS: PART ONE.

As much as I love to share fashion-orientated posts, theres always room to share more about myself. Whether its about my daily life or my opinions that I wouldn't necessarily dedicate a whole blog post to, this would be the perfect place to express them. Enjoy!



I. 
Future. I've always foreseen a future where I am an entrepreneur of some sort. I've been reading a handful of blogs and watching videos focused on creating a brand from scratch, which is my interest at the moment. As someone whose career revolves around the fashion industry, I already know the basis on which a brand is born and how it needs promote and advertise to make it big. The past few weeks I've been researching manufacturers in the UK, primarily in London, and their ethos, prices and reviews. I wouldn't use a manufacturer that isn't economically reliable and doesn't use child labour, which is why its important that it is a local manufacturer. However, this means that their prices will be extortionate and therefore, not manageable for someone in my position i.e. a student. Maybe not an ideal plan at this current time, but hopefully I can presume this plan sooner rather than later. 

II.
Blogging. I've tried blogging more in the past week as I thoroughly enjoy it. However, I've always believed blogging is a dying breed, so why should I focus on the dying instead of the thriving? I acknowledge that platforms like Instagram and Youtube are potentially the future of the digital industry. I don't have the visuals or appearance for Instagram so Youtube is the path I've walked to walk for a while now, but like everything else, I've put it off like every interest of mine under the sun. I think I need one more push and I'll be there as I have all the gadgets and set up, just need a push and I will be the new Olivia Jade. 

III.
Anxiety. Some would say that meeting new people would cause their anxiety levels to skyrocket, but surprisingly enough I've thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and haven't experienced any significant anxiety yet. However, I haven't counted the anxiety I experienced when someones MacBook got caught on the tubes doors and he didn't even notice it at first. 

I wouldn't say I've ever struggled intensely with anxiety, except when I used to be seated next to the most attractive guy in some classes at GCSE because our surnames were similar and never got round to talking to him (he would never read this so I'm good). Anyway, I feel like moving and living alone in London has helped me overcome any sense of anxiety I once experienced. In relation, the freedom and independence one develops from living alone is everything I needed at this point in my life. I'm studying Fashion Promotion and though its not a traditional subject, it is very demanding and the work load has already piled up... but thats life. 


IIII.
Appearance. In reference to personal appearance, if this isn't an interest to you, this is your queue to skip and read my next point. I recently noticed weight gain that I wasn't happy with, I mean London is filled with good food and its getting cold so can you blame me? Unbeknownst to everyone, a few months I struggled with an ED that wasn't noticed by anyone. I know no family reads my blog so I can save them from knowing this, but I guess sharing it is better now that I haven't resorted back to old ways. I had very very very (I.O.I reference?) bad exam stress, it was close to summer and it was prom month so I just had the worst relationship possible with my body. Anyway, now its detox week so only coffee, fruit, vegetables, juice and water. Wish me luck! Also, (hello darkness my old friend) acne. My intolerance to dairy is still very much thriving as I try to gracefully live my life. Even if I pretty much just envision a photo of baguette with melted camembert cheese, I'm destined to wake up with a new friend.


V.
I wanted to end it on five so here is a list of random things I've obsessed with recently. GOT7's comeback, Booja Booja hazelnut truffles, BTS' entire discography, couples coordinating their outfits together, mind bending movies (identity, triangle, saw, cube, coherence, shutter island and predestination), chocolate peanut butter coffee, hitting 60k on Twitter and Rihanna looking fly in every fit she wears on a daily basis.




Thanks for reading one of the most pointless blogposts on the internet!

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