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Why I Started Blogging

29/7/2018

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  People start their own blogs for all kinds of reasons and I think everyone has their own unique story and background for theirs. I love reading about why other people decided to go into blogging, so here are a few reasons why I wanted to start putting my thoughts onto the internet.
  1. Ever since I was a child (cliche, sorry) I've wanted to do something that involves writing as a career. There was never a specific job title, I just knew I wanted to write. Now that I'm a little older and understand the world of work a little more, I know that I want to go into journalism in the future. So, for now, I do my own bit of writing on this blog in the hopes that it will improve my skills and show to future employers that I love doing this. It's also a lot of fun for me to just write (as you can probably tell by my never-ending posts).
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  2. I love sharing my experiences with people. Whether it's places I've been, things I've tried or just stuff that's happened in my life or things I've learned about myself ... I just love writing it all down and sharing it with the world. I also really like looking back on past posts and seeing what I've been up to.
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  3. My blog is a really positive place for me. The blogging community is incredible and I find it so rewarding to see my engagement grow. Even on not so good days, though, I am always so proud of my blog and it is ridiculously pleasing to know that people take the time out of their day to read my words. I always love writing posts and my brain is overflowing with ideas, so it just makes me happy to have this little space.
Okay, that last point may have been more so why I stick to blogging but even so, I honestly love doing this and I love getting positive feedback. Running a blog is so much fun and if it ever becomes difficult to do (which happened around my exams), I am reminded of how much I enjoy taking the time out of my busy days to sit down and write out my thoughts. As always, thank you for reading.
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Am I obsessed with labels?

18/7/2018

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  Please don't take this post personally, it is simply an observation I've made - and please note, I am speaking for myself in this post and use 'we' very lightly. This may also seem like a bit of waffle, because I really am just typing my thoughts.

  With the rise of social media and seeing celebrities such as the Kardashians always having the next best thing, I think we've become a lot more aware of what we have in comparison to others​ - be it our lifestyle or our actual belongings. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford certain luxuries and I know many people save for a long time before treating themselves to a sought after item. My question is; why? Why do we care so much about owning products purely because of their label? I know I'm very guilty of it.
  Of course, there isn't a problem with spending your own money on whatever you want ("Don't tell me how to wear my money" is my new favourite quote thanks to Alissa Ashley) but I've definitely noticed that I would rather buy something with a label. I'm always a big lover of Primark and high street shops, but when it comes to makeup and now, unfortunately, bags and, on occasions, clothes, I've become somewhat of a high-end snob. ​It's not healthy for me nor my bank balance. 
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  I recently visited New York, and couldn't wait to show off the two new designer bags I'd bought while I was there, yet I failed to tell my followers and Snapchat friends that I'd bought both of the bags half price. The same with my purse and card holder, both designer - one was a gift and the other I bought for a bargain on Depop. Why do I want to show off my labelled items when I know that I haven't paid the full price for them? Does that make me a fraud?
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  When it comes to makeup and skincare, I have my priorities completely backwards. My skincare routine is good, but almost all of my products are from Superdrug's own range while my makeup collection is virtually all high-end. I'm really trying to spend less on expensive makeup because I know that some drugstore products can do the same job for a fraction of the price, but why did I spend so much money in the first place?
  The only possible explanation to this behaviour (for me) is rewarding myself and validation. I love when someone compliments something about me and I can tell them that it's something high end - but at the same time, how great is it to go "thanks, it was only from Primark!"? Don't be deceived by the title, I know I'm not actually 'obsessed' with labels (there will be a new post next week: "am I a clickbait fraud?!"), but I'm definitely more aware of them than I've ever been.

​I know when I've worked hard and when I deserve to reward myself and I have always been pretty good at saving money, so why can't I treat myself to something nice every once in a while?​ ​With that said, I'm definitely trying to go 'cheaper' with my makeup because do I really need to spend £25 on a concealer when the Revolution one is just as good?
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  If you made it this far, thank you for reading my babble and I hope it made sense to you. Please don't think that I'm criticising anyone for what they spend their money on because it is our money to do what we want with, I have just recently noticed that I've become much more interested in labelled products and I'm curious as to why.

​As always, thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this post. I'd love to know your opinion on this, do you like treating yourself to labelled products or are you not bothered? Drop me a comment with what you think!
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Happy Moments #2

6/7/2018

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  In case you didn't know, 'Happy Moments' is a new series I have on my blog where I write about a few things that have recently made me happy. I'm currently in New York City, spending a lot of time falling in love with it. I particularly felt this way when I visited a park yesterday.

  Yesterday, I went to Washington Square Park for the afternoon. The sun was shining (it's insanely hot in NYC at the minute) and there were so many people everywhere. People walking dogs, sat by the fountain, children playing, multiple bands singing, people just sitting and enjoying alone time...there were even designated tables for people to play chess against one another. My favourite area of the park, though, was the 'dog play areas'; in the US dogs have to be kept on a lead at all times, but there were two designated areas for big and small dogs to have a run around lead-free.
  This park just had a sense of inclusion and genuine happiness for me that I've never experienced in any park in the UK. I will definitely be heading back before we leave, as well as visiting the big Central Park which I can't wait to see.
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'What will be, will be'

1/7/2018

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​Am I insane for being okay with having no idea what my (near) future holds?
 I have always been a very indecisive person (ask anyone) and choices towards the outcome of my near future are no different. Don't get me wrong, I have clear goals in life - to become a journalist, travel to certain places, volunteer work etc - but there are different options in the steps I take to achieving those goals.

  There are a few options I could take, and a few I've ruled out. I have applied to university and have luckily got into the best uni in the country for my course (journalism), but the required grades are very high. Of course, there's always the insurance choice, but my second choice changed the structure and content of their course recently and it no longer appeals to me so it will have to be clearing if I don't get my first choice's grades - cue more indecisiveness of where I finally want to go.

An option I totally ruled out was a journalism apprenticeship. I was lucky enough to get an interview with the BBC but I have to be honest and say I didn't think it went that great - which shows, as I didn't get in. After that, I could have applied to ITV, but I decided that I didn't want to dive straight into work just yet and I wanted to experience 'life' a little bit more.


Speaking of 'experiencing life', there is the travelling aspect; do I want to do a gap year before, or after, uni? Do I want to just do little bits of travelling in between semesters? Do I want to spend my third year studying abroad and extend my course? I know I would like to get a journalism internship abroad and I would like to do some volunteer work somewhere, both with animals and children, but it's trying to figure out the right time and considering financial implications of such adventures that make this more difficult than it initially seems.
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  While all these plans may seem very confusing and it's clear I have no straightforward idea what to do when my A Level results roll out in August, I'm actually insanely chilled and almost excited about the thought of having no clue where I could be in a few months' time. I have luckily inherited my dad's laid-back yet organised attitude, and while my goals and aspirations are clear I am fully accepting the fact that I am yet to totally plan how to reach them. Sometimes it's okay to accept that things are currently out of your control and what will be, will be.

  It's actually nice to have no solid plans for myself at the moment. I've been really focussing on my blog and trying to improve my content and my current job as a waitress is relatively stress free (except on a fully-booked Saturday night). For now, I'm going to enjoy planning my different options and relax while I can, before the stress of reality inevitably kicks in.
  As always, thank you for reading. Sorry if this was a bit rambly (like most of my posts recently) but I do enjoy getting my thoughts out in a somewhat cohesive way.
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