tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29238701636951803562024-03-19T08:48:32.910+00:00Chelsea Jade Loves...Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-55296472681766535172022-05-08T20:15:00.002+01:002022-05-08T20:15:15.244+01:00Green Cord Suit - Thrifted Find<span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Thrifted green cord suit" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52058534767_caf0886254_b.jpg" width="771" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Guys, I'm totally addicted to Vinted. Now you know I've been a fan of second hand shopping for many years, I love a good vintage shop, a charity shop rummage and eBay has been my app of choice. But Vinted has been such a game changer, I've found so many lovely pieces since I started using the app. My friend Jade suggested I try it out because she had been finding so many gems herself. It's so easy to search for things, lots of filter options and it keeps your recently searched terms. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I recently found this amazing green suit, I'd been looking at suits for a wedding. This probably isn't going to be my wedding outfit because I have summer weddings to attend and this one is a bit heavy and dark for the warmer weather. But I thought I would get a lot of wear out of the set and items separately.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
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</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I managed to get this for a grand total of £12.29 including postage! I love the colour and it fits really well. The trousers aren't as high waisted as I would usually go for but only slightly. I've wanted a suit in my wardrobe for a little while now so I think this will get quite a lot of wear out of it!</span></p><p>
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</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do you use Vinted? Or do you have somewhere else that you like to buy second hand?</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;">x</div></span><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-67529454437654754232022-04-09T10:00:00.001+01:002022-04-09T10:00:00.169+01:00AW22 Trend PredictionsThe fall collections for 2022 have hit the runway and there have been some incredible looks! I've been browsing the catwalk shows over the last month to see what is trending and for some outfit inspiration. There are lots of trends to choose from but I've picked out some of the things I spotted that caught my eye and that I'm interested in exploring with my own style in mind.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Pink and Red Colour Combo</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Fuchsia is here and I'm loving it! But what I wanted to pick out was the colour combination on red and pink, while not revolutionary and pretty common practice for those of us that love to wear pink it was interesting to see the variety on the runway. </div><div><div><br />
<img alt="Pink and Red AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51989953552_de5628b890_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Altuzara // Sara Battaglia // Frederick Anderson // Huishan Zhang // Carolina Herrera // Baum und Pferdgarten </span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;">The Colourful Suit</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><div>The suit is sticking around and it is here in full colour! I've been searching Vinted for the perfect colourful suit - I'm tempted to buy beige and dye my desired colour. </div></div><div><br />
<img alt="Colourful Suits AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51991511390_d5ef91d927_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stine Goya // Eudon Choi // Edward Crutchley // Soulland // Sergio Hudson // Christian Siriano // Callas Milano</span><br />
</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Lilac is the new Green</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Statement green pieces were still fairly prominent on the runway for AW22 but the main colour that stood out to me and that I think will be replacing the green trend. Head to toe lilac and statement lilac pieces like a coat or a dress was one way that I saw this on the catwalk. I did also see lilac used to compliment another colour like red or pink. With it being autumnal outfits I also found that it wasn't just lilac but purple as a whole that seemed to be popular among designers. </div><div><br />
<img alt="Lilac AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51990951611_65da898d25_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette 148 // Private Policy // Mark Fast // Christian Cowan // Collina Strada // Christian Cowan // Bora Aksu</span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">The Long Gloves</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>While this is something we've been seeing over the last year or so on Pinterest, Tiktok etc I feel these have the potential to become more mainstream. They were featured on so many catwalk shows! I really lover how they look and that they can be rocked by so many people as the style varies so much. My main issue is that the practicality of them from day to day would be questionable, visits to the bathroom, trying to use your phone etc. There were so many I had to share more than one montage with you!</div><div><br />
<img alt="Long Gloves AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51989953817_e8132a70fe_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fendi // Richard Quinn // Kim Shiu // Fashion East // Halpern // Christian Siriano // Conner Ives</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<img alt="Opera Gloves AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51990951441_61f0c7703d_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">MM6 Maison Margiela // Elena Velez // Richard Malone // Halpern // Bibhu Mohapatra // Bibhu Mohapatra // Collina Strada</span><br />
</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Double Denim</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Double denim drops in and out of fashion, the Britney and Justin look will forever be iconic but the styling of a full denim look has come along way. I'm loving the variety from printed denim suits, flared jeans to frayed edges, there really is something for everyone to dabble in this trend. </div><div><br /></div><div>
<img alt="Double Denim AW22 Trend" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51991233469_4258fa896b_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kenzo // Derek Lam 10 Crosby // No Sesso // Blumarine // Ahluwalia // Diesel // Christian Siriano</span><br />
</div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></u></b></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">A few other bits I enjoyed</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>So last but not least is a little shout out to a few of my favourite looks to hit the runway, mainly in relation to my own style. I would totally love to wear some of these pieces!</div></div><div><br /></div>
<img alt="Favourite Looks AW22" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51989954017_aab9440ec0_b.jpg" width="1024" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Versace // Stine Goya // Stine Goya // Blumarine // Jil Sander // Mara Hoffman // Sergio Hudson</span><div><br /><div>What do you think to the bits that stood out to me from this years AW collections? Will you be looking to recreate any of these looks?<div><br /></div><div>Chelsea Jade<br />x</div></div></div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-82532817426872480772022-03-12T14:13:00.001+00:002022-03-14T08:55:17.562+00:00Recent Outfit Details Jan - March 2022<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I regularly share my outfits on Instagram but I do miss
writing and giving my blog a little more attention. To be totally honest I don’t
enjoy using Instagram that much (or maybe as much as I do). So I think I’ll
using this space a little more regularly than I have been. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I thought it would share some of my outfit snippets from the last couple of months.</p><img alt="Green fur coat and a vintage green dress outfit" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51933876749_86e1d09ecb_b.jpg" width="771"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><img alt="Mixed prints outfit detail shot" height="899" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51933877054_edc90fc17e_b.jpg" width="1024"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><img alt="Ragged Priest Jeans" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51933624133_a504c76602_b.jpg" width="771"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
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<img alt="outfit getails collage" height="386" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51934166195_a121bfdcb7_b.jpg" width="1024"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>As you can see I’ve been living in the green faux fur coat,
it is so beautiful and keeps be really warm. It’s like walking around in a
sleeping bag. I managed to find it in TK Maxx in the summer last year, it’s
always a good idea to browse for discounts or in charity shops for winter coats
in the warmer months as they tend to be cheaper at that time of year.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Ragged Priest jeans have also been a go to for me
recently. Just before Christmas I went to a sample sale for The Ragged Priest
and managed to get myself a pair of checker board jeans and the metallic wave
jeans. Then at Christmas I opened a present from my sister and it was the
patchwork denim jeans. I love them all but I’m a bit overloaded with new denim
right now. They will get a lot of wear out of them, they already have but I
also need to make sure I don’t go crazy and buy any more second hand denim any
time soon while browsing charity shops and vintage! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Chelsea Jade<br>x</span></p><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-90047359544222565042022-01-17T13:43:00.002+00:002022-01-17T18:35:30.094+00:00Back to the Office - Work Outfit<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Contains Affiliate Links*</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I
welcomed in the New Year with an extended break from social media etc. It was
very much needed and I had such a wonderful Christmas with my family. I was
lucky because I almost missed out with my mum catching Covid but with the
shortened isolation period and a negative lateral flow from my mum on Christmas
Eve, I was able to buy train tickets home.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I started
a new job in December and had my first day in an office since March 2020 recently. It was a little daunting as it has just been so long! I wanted
to share my first back to the office outfit. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Ruffle Blouse, Check Trousers office outfit 3" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51824718875_8a4b7e8ba4_b.jpg" width="683" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I tend to
stick to colours still but go a little bit smarter than my usual day look. I
also wanted to get a feel for what people in the office wear. On my first day
in, I opted for this bold, pink blouse which I bagged in the New Look sale a
year or so ago. I loved good clash of colours but this one actually
matches quite well as there is pink in the check pattern on these trousers. The trousers are a go to for me, I have a couple of pairs in the same wide leg shape - I find them an easy piece to throw together with a tee and some boots. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4679467"><div class="rs-adblock" style="text-align: center;"><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/9373c694df248c8b7f74a94e2f6b93e32e486252/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Earrings - <u><a href="https://bit.ly/38lWoAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blott And Speckle</a></u> (Etsy Aff. Link)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I actually love these trousers so much that when I put weight on over the Covid period I did some serious hunting on eBay, Depop etc and found them in a bigger size. They're originally from Miss Selfridge quite a few years ago now but I love the shape and my first pair lasted me a little while. So if you like the look of these I'd check out Vinted and Depop for a pair. They also have some similar ones on ASOS which I've linked above :) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><img alt="Ruffle Blouse, Check Trousers office outfit 1" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51824341484_e1d822a152_b.jpg" width="683" /></p><p></p>
<div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I
actually invested in a few second hand blazers for my new job. I thought that
some of my more casual outfits with jeans could do with a touch of smartening
up. I'm looking forward to styling these up. So I'm sure I'll share some more office </span>outfits<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> with you soon :) <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-39358805682827705162021-11-29T18:03:00.001+00:002021-12-03T16:56:17.651+00:00Leather Vest - Look What I Thrifted<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Contains Affiliate Links*</span></div><div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Thrifted Leather Vest Layering Autumn Outfit 2" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51698338406_078b87049d_b.jpg" width="768" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<br /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Can I take a moment to introduce you to one of my recent thrifted find, this amazing leather look vintage vest! It was just it was just £7.50 (including postage) from eBay and I'm in love. </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">I'd previously browsed leather/PVC vests but not taken the plunge. I actually have M</span>egan Ellaby<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"> to thank for this find, she recently posted an outfit layering video on Tiktok which included a vest. I started browsing eBay again and spotted this absolute gem. I would have totally missed it otherwise!</span></span><div><span style="color: #262626; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #262626; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div>
<center><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@meganellaby/video/7026796028124794118" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7026796028124794118" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@meganellaby" target="_blank" title="@meganellaby">@meganellaby</a> </span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Best vintage find ever!✨</span></p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7026795889968810757" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - meganellaby">♬ original sound - meganellaby</a> </span></section> </blockquote> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></span></center>
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<img alt="Thrifted Leather Vest Layering Autumn Outfit 1" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51699013714_a3dc7b5cc3_b.jpg" width="768" /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Blouse - New Look (Last year) // <span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Tee - Thrifted (eBay) // </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Vest - Thrifted (eBay) // </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Jeans - Lee - Thrifted (eBay)</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">This look is the first way that I've styled the vest since it arrived, I think it's clear with the layering here that Megan's video helped me out a fair bit! I love this outfit and could see me wearing something like this to work .But I'm also looking forward to trying this vest with some of my dresses and more feminine pieces for a contrast. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are quite a few places to shop for a vest, whether it's vintage, made of leather or not. I've picked a few below for you to browse:</span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Selection of 4 black waistcoats" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51699017264_03089cc93f_b.jpg" /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://bit.ly/3FHq0bw" target="_blank">Pinstripe</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/32rb2bx" target="_blank">Vintage Leather</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3kZWNRi" target="_blank">70's Vintage</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3DEaXPo" target="_blank">Black Tailored</a></u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Also this <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3DaXYnb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Vintage Shop</a></u> seem to have quite a few in stock! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3DaXYnb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Etsy Vest Shop" height="314" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51699220700_66db1aeffd_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><center><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3DaXYnb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></a></span></center><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3DaXYnb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
</a></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: georgia;">What do you think? Would you add a vest to your wardrobe if you don't have one already?</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;">x</div></span><p></p></div></div></div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-85077294649911490132021-11-11T08:30:00.001+00:002021-11-11T08:30:00.159+00:00Koestler Arts Exhibition 2021 - Southbank Centre<p>There is an art exhibition that I went to recently that I think you need to visit if you are in London this month. <u><a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-exhibitions/koestler-arts-i-and-we?eventId=871397" target="_blank">The exhibition, at the Southbank Centre</a></u>, showcases about 200 pieces of artwork created by prisoners, secure patients
and detainees. The exhibition has artwork and writing created by those that enter <u><a href="https://koestlerarts.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Koestler Awards</a></u>, this is an annual programme which gives people from the UK's criminal justice system a chance to change their life through the arts. It is a powerful selection of work. </p><p>
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<br /></p><p>Lots of the work has been created with very limited resources. There were sculptures made from things like toilet roll holders and matchsticks, pencil drawings on paper which spanned several pieces, intricate drawings and paintings. Beautiful illustrations and creations that my words really don't do justice. It was incredible to see the creativity, artistic skills and
breadth of talent within this selection of work.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">At the end you can choose your favourite pieces and leave a note for the artist about their work. These comments are taken to the people that worked so hard on the creations, paintings and drawings you've come to see. One of the people that worked at the exhibition told us that the comments on the cards they have can change people lives an save peoples lives. I picked 3 of my favourites but I already want to go back and write more.</p><p class="MsoNormal">I really do recommend going to see this exhibition yourselves if you can!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-exhibitions/koestler-arts-i-and-we?eventId=871397" target="_blank">Koestler Arts: The I an the We</a></u> - On until 5th December 2021</p><p class="MsoNormal">If you've been what did you think?</p><p class="MsoNormal">Chelsea Jade<br />x</p>
Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-80894730552736184202021-09-13T18:00:00.002+01:002021-09-18T14:01:03.767+01:00Thrifting Tips - Charity Shops<p>Shopping second hand has been a favourite way to shop for me for quite some time now. I love that when you shop second hand you can find something unique. I love the excitement of finding something AMAZING that fits you just right. Thrifting can be time consuming but for me that is actually part of the fun, it feels good to know that I worked to find some of the beautiful pieces in my wardrobe. </p><p>For me, years ago, thrifting used to fit in side by side with my fast fashion shopping habits. If you go back through my old posts or my YouTube videos, I loved an ASOS haul but would also do Charity shop finds videos too. Overtime I really found that some of my best quality pieces were vintage jeans and dresses from when clothes were made with more care and from better fabrics. I still love a little browse of the high-street, I'm not exclusively 2nd hand but I definitely found over the years of mixing thrifting with high-street that I preferred thrifting. </p><p>So I thought I would share with you some of my tips and ways that I like to shop second hand!</p><p><img alt="Chelsea Jade shopping in an Isabel Hospice charity shop, looking at a pink silk shirt." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51463118688_f709e88cbe_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
</p><p>Image Credit: <a href="https://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/" target="_blank">Isabel Hospice</a></p><p>First of all, of course we have <b>Charity Shops</b>! I have found so many of my wardrobe staples in charity shops, they are one of my go tos for thrifting. So some of my tips are below but you can read more of these in an older post I wrote on <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2019/09/charity-shopping-tips-and-oxfams.html" target="_blank">Charity Shopping Tips</a></u>. </p><p>1) <b>Keep an open mind</b>, when you are browsing and find something that captures your eye try to use your imagination. Picture it with some of the pieces you already have at home, think about how you would style it. Highstreet shops are great at placing items near others to create outfits, they have team members doing visual merchandising. Charity shops rely on volunteers, who may not be as interested in fashion, they may not have an eye for merchandising and are limited by the stock they have. You need to do this bit and think about how to style something. </p><p>2) Generally speaking, charity shop thrifting can take time, you need patience and be able to visit several shops fairly regularly. However, never let this put you off <b>popping into a one off charity shop</b> <b>when you have 5 minutes! </b>You never know what gem might be lurking in that shop you passed on your lunch break or on your way to meet a friend!</p><p>3) <b>Check rails you wouldn't usually browse</b>, check different sizes, check the menswear rails. People may have already taken in a pair of trousers, an item may be labelled incorrectly and something amazing might have been put back in the wrong area</p><p>4) <b>Know which charity shops to check</b>, look at the Instagram accounts of the charity shops and <b>research areas.</b> Are they curated well? There are some shops that are curated and merchandised so well that they are really easy to shop, these might be a good place to start if you are new to thrifting. <b>For London, I suggest Crisis and Traid </b>as two shops and then I also find that Mind do really well and tend to have some vintage clothing. </p><p>Be sure to take a look at my older post on <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2019/09/charity-shopping-tips-and-oxfams.html" target="_blank">charity shop shopping tips</a></u> for more inspo.</p><p><img alt="Chelsea Jade Charity Shop Shopping - Isabel Hospice 1" height="768" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51463602409_be57b09f89_b.jpg" width="1024" /></p><p>Charity shops also tend to have an online place to shop so if you can't get out as easily then there is the option for online shopping. It may be easier to browse on your phone than visit several shops in a day. Oxfam have had an online shop for quite a while now, lots of places joined eBay to sell things and then I feel like there has been an increase in the number of shops that now have an eBay or Depop shop. Lots of local charity shops set up an instagram account to help share some of the goodies that they get in store too! Often the eBay shops are the space in which charity shops will sell their designer items so the are worth a browse for a designer steal. </p><p>Here are a little list of places to shop charity shops online, save this page for later so you can have a browsing session :)</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><u><a href="https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/" target="_blank">Oxfam Shop</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://shopfromcrisis.org.uk/" target="_blank">Crisis Shop</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.depop.com/traid/" target="_blank">Traid Depop</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.depop.com/suerydercharity/" target="_blank">Sue Ryder Depop</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/isabelhospiceshop" target="_blank">Isabel Hospice eBay</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Clothes-Shoes-Accessories/11450/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=senseretail" target="_blank">Sense eBay</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ageukwarrington" target="_blank">Age UK eBay</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/cancer-research-uk?WT.ac=redirect%7ccancerresearchuk" target="_blank">Cancer Research ASOS Marletplace</a></u></li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Do you have any faves to add to this list?</div><div><br /></div><div>Chelsea Jade x</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-42295760008519450412021-08-18T17:53:00.001+01:002021-08-18T17:53:29.818+01:00A little life update<p><img alt="Glaad Unity Vest and a Leather Look Skirt 2" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51259786470_391234e976_b.jpg" width="683" /></p><p>
Hello everyone :) </p><p>I've been quite MIA lately, both on this blog and my social channels. I've had an awful lot going on in my life involving lots of life admin which has totally taken over my spare time.</p><p>This summer I moved from Hertford back to London! I am so excited to be back in the city, Hertford was way too quiet for the type of person that I am. I needed activities to do and time to see my friends. I didn't like travelling so far on the train into London to see people and go for days out. Zhi and I have moved to Walthamstow 💛</p><p>I have to say it was really strange moving out of the house in Hertford as it was the first place we lived just the two of us rather then with friends. So it was a special house despite me not loving the area. We've moved from a house for the two of us to a flat in London. There is very little storage space in the new place and the kitchen is tiny, standard London. I don't mind the smaller space of course, we chose it, but it had posed a few difficulties with the moved. We had too much stuff, we accumulated loads of stuff that filled the storage in the old house and now we have none. </p><p>I had no wardrobes when we moved into this new place, which is of course a big deal to me haha. I did a great job of sorting things to donate and sell before the move but I have a way to go still. I adore my clothes and have difficulty parting with things. But basically for the last month I've had clothes in boxes and suitcases, I've been wearing the same few outfits on repeat so I've not had much worth sharing with you all to be honest!</p><p>I'm excited to get back to a little normality after moving, cleaning and organising!</p><p>
<img alt="Glaad Unity Vest, Gingham Blazer and a Leather Look Skirt" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51258944618_55f1eb172e_b.jpg" width="683" /></p><p>Back in May when rules changed and we could finally mix indoors, I got to see my mum and family in Nottingham! It had been 6 months since I'd seen my mum in real life, such a long time. We'd missed Christmas together so when I got back she'd put up the tree, in May! She'd actually cling filmed the tree and popped it in the loft so that she could easily get it back down whenever my next trip back would be. So funny. We also finally swapped Christmas presents and this cute little gingham blazer from Nobody's Child was one of my gifts from my mum. Isn't it cute!? The perfect lightweight jacket for the summer.</p><p>The Unity vest was another gift from my mum and it's from the Glaad x ASOS collaboration that they do together. I thought this was really sweet as she probably had it in mind for me after reading my post from last year about <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2020/06/exploring-my-sexual-identity.html">exploring my sexuality</a></u>. What a cutie.</p><p><img alt="Glaad Unity Vest and a Leather Look Skirt 3" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51258944938_2e99097f1c_b.jpg" width="683" /></p><p>I'm going to leave you here now and I will be back with some more content for you very soon!<br /><br />Chelsea Jade x</p>
<br />Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-54837375048826753002021-05-18T17:24:00.004+01:002022-04-08T22:02:54.267+01:00Akoma Skincare - Support Small Businesses<p><img alt="Akoma Skincare" height="1365" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50856842513_11c49e43cb_k.jpg" width="2048" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.akomaskincare.co.uk/products/refresh-renew-face-mask-powder" target="_blank">Face Mask</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.akomaskincare.co.uk/products/oatmeal-orange-cinnamon-soap" target="_blank">Oatmeal Soap</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.akomaskincare.co.uk/black-soap-tea-tree.html" target="_blank">Black Soap</a></u></p><h3 style="background-color: white; font-family: lora, serif; font-weight: 400;"><b><u>Details:</u></b></h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Name:</b> Akoma Skincare</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Where</b>: <u><a href="http://www.akomaskincare.co.uk">www.akomaskincare.co.uk</a></u></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><b>What:</b> Soaps, Oils, Shea Butter, Skin Care, Raw Ingredients and more </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span face=""><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span face=""><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I first came across Akoma while browsing online for skincare brands and specifically black soap. A work colleague had recommended black soap, I used it a few years ago and it was great for my blemish prone skin. I came across Akoma and after reading about them and spotting that they're based in the Midlands (where I'm from) I decided to make my first order. I went for the 3 products photographed above. </span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span face=""><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span face=""><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Their raw shea butter, palm oil, coconut oil, coconut butter and black soap products are produced in cooperatives in Ghana. They are created using traditional methods and produce 100% organic products. You can find out <u><a href="https://www.akomaskincare.co.uk/about-us" target="_blank">more about them</a></u> on their website. </span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><br /></div><p>
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</p><p>The facemasks come as in a powder and you mix it with a small amount of water to create a paste. I really liked this as I feel like it lasts longer, some of the facemask I've had from places like The Body Shop have dried out towards the end of the tub. This particular mask I chose because I was having a few break outs, it made my skin feel amazing. The poppy seeds gently exfoliate/massage my skin when washing off the mask leaving my skin feeling super fresh.</p><p><br />
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</p><p>The black soap is something that I will be buying again, I opted for the one with tea tree to help with my breakouts. My skin feels literally squeaky clean when I used this soap, I love it. The soap lathers up well, it removed make up but I tend to try and avoid my eyes with this as it was a little tingly when I did use it in that area. I went from using it a few times a week and occasionally use it like a mask (I work it into a lather on my face and leave for a few minutes) to using it on a daily basis. It works well with my skin, I have quite sensitive combination skin, this soap helps with my breakouts. I'll be topping up on some soap very soon!</p><p>If you love trying out skincare products and want to support a small business then check out the <u><a href="https://www.akomaskincare.co.uk/" target="_blank">Akoma website</a></u>.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-26112119828547783962021-04-02T11:05:00.004+01:002021-04-02T11:49:57.702+01:00Green - Trending 2021<p>Green was a colour for AW21 with Pantone's Green Bee capturing our attention. With being on lockdown and having time to appreciate nature a little more green seems like an obvious choice. From what I can see online, we're set to be looking at more olive tones of green but I have to say that I think the bright grass like green will be around for a little longer, we haven't exactly had time to appreciate fashion trends really. I mean I haven't, while I still read articles, magazines and follow lots of amazing people serving looks on Instagram I haven't been as interested in upcoming trends. I think now that we have some idea of what out summer might look like, we are thinking more about what we might want to wear on some of our first outings with friends etc. I for one am looking forward to a little charity shop browse when they open, green is most certainly on my list of things to look out for!</p><p>In the mean time, I've taken to a variety of shops online, Etsy, Pinterest, Instagram and beyond to search for some green inspiration for this summer.</p><p><br /></p><img alt="Green Outfits - Instagram 2" height="788" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50997426889_389c87b19e_b.jpg" width="940" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marianne_theodorsen/" target="_blank">Marianne_Theodorsen</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatcurlytop/" target="_blank">Thatcurlytop</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/izzy_manuel/" target="_blank">Izzy_Manuel</a></u></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Green Aesthetic Wishlist" height="788" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51081696048_1e7b8b2735_b.jpg" width="940" /></div><div><u><a href="https://bit.ly/2P7W2sC " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wrap Dress</a></u> // <u><a href="https://theraggedpriest.com/collections/womens-jeans" target="_blank">Wave Jeans</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3fboQLJ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earrings</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/39cbKK5 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxi Dress</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3ffAODU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bag</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/39f4OMx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blazer</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/39fo1xo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leggings</a></u></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are some beautiful green pieces on the high-street (which we can finally soon go to IRL) and on Etsy! I love love love the cute crochet bag! The green maxi dress is an absolute dream but out of my reach price wise so I'm hoping for a charity shop find. I'm thinking a basic white dress which I could dye if I'm feeling like a DIY. The absolutely beautiful wave jeans from Ragged Priest are amazing and I snapped up a pair as soon saw them online - you may have seen me wearing them on <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseajadeloves/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u>.</div><div><br /></div><div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinterest Green Looks" height="788" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51089346086_7a0fe02799_b.jpg" width="940" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/chelseajadeloves/green-aesthetic/" target="_blank">Looks via Pinterest</a></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Green is always a colour that I go to in my wardrobe, I have green coats, jumpers, bags and all sorts, it is one of my favourite colours. So I for one am very happy to have green trending lately. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you a fan of green? And has my inspo swayed you if you weren't feeling it before? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-24123067849989511052021-02-16T08:38:00.004+00:002021-02-21T20:32:31.526+00:005 Ways to Lift Your Mood During Lockdown<p><img alt="Green coat, purple beanie, midi dress and Dr Martens outfit 1" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50634866976_f6cc98bf35_b.jpg" width="679" /></p><center><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p></p><p>I feel like I'm living in outfits like this at the moment, I mean at home I'm dressing for comfort but then when I go out for a walk to get some exercise and sunshine (Weather permitting) I'm layering up and regularly wearing this coat and a beanie combo. This particular outfit and set of photos were from my last day out in London before Lockdown 2.0 and even then the weather was pretty miserable and rainy. I did have a lovely day though, the rain isn't all bad. It's just getting a little chilly. I think dresses like this one are perfect for layering up, I've got layers underneath, a long cardi and my coat on here.</p><p>I love this dress, my boyfriend's mum bought me it when we were all together in China a couple of years ago. I got to spend some time with her and got some food together, she took me to a shopping centre and we ended up browsing some clothes. I like pieces of clothing like this, it brings about a memory of something. I think of China and Zhi's mum when I wear this. <3</p><center><img alt="Green coat, purple beanie, midi dress and Dr Martens outfit 4" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50634866521_935b44143d_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p></p><p>Going back to the lockdown, I think most of us are feeling somewhat run down and just plain tired of this situation. I'm feeling like lockdown is never ending. It can be really difficult and if you're anything like me your probably feeling a little down and unmotivated. As someone that suffers with depression, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the ways that I cope and try to help lift my mood.</p><p>Of course you need to get out of the house, exercise helps and you need to have a balanced diet. I'm not going to go on about each of these things, instead I'm going to give you a handful of other things I find useful.</p><p><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><center><img alt="5 Ways to Lift Your Mood thumb" height="500" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50967243027_73dd6d387e_c.jpg" width="500" /></center></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>
1) Getting Dressed Properly</b></span></div><p>We have spent enough time in a pair of PJs or some loungewear. We've lived in the dressing gown. So I think it's really import to get dressed in an outfit that you think would be fit for public, like your office or something you'd be happy to be seen in if you bump into a someone you know! It could be <b>wearing something that makes you happy</b>, like this dress I'm wearing in these photos, it's nice to wear something someone gifted you. <b>It might be that make-up makes you feel good</b>, try putting make-up on, try a new palette, try perfecting that look always wanted to try. You could <b>put on that lingerie set that makes you feel amazing</b>, even under your loungewear if you want to. If you're really struggling with getting up and getting ready, try changing into fresh pyjamas the next morning if you can. The point is, <b>mix up what you are wearing</b>, don't just get stuck in a rut of comfies just because you can. You probably have loads of things you haven't worn in ages! </p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2) Appreciate Nature</span></b></div><p>The most obvious way to do this is to go for a walk but personally I'm pretty sick of the same walking route and often choose not to go out. While I don't suggest just staying in <b>I think there are other ways to get some of nature into the house</b>. Some of these do sound a little silly but I think it is something that just helps your mental state in a small way over time. So I suggest some of the following, whatever tickles your fancy:</p><p>- House <b>plants </b><br />- <b>Play nature sounds</b> on your speaker for half an hour instead of music - listen to the birds chirp<br />- Watch a <b>nature documentary</b> and marvel at the wonderful creatures around the world - I think a little David Attenborough can do wonders for you!<br />- Buy yourself a bunch of <b>flowers</b> just because<br />- Use your TV, put on a calming ocean scene or rainforest sounds while your working or reading<br />- Turn off your heating and <b>open a few windows </b>around the house for an hour for fresh air and outdoor sounds<br /><br /></p><p>Personally, I have a lot of plants around the house. I have a bright bunch of dried flowers to add a pop of colour. I play different nature sounds, I almost always play rain sounds to fall asleep to. <b>You'll find things that make you happy and add a little joy to your days</b>. At least some of them!</p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3) Dance</span></b></div><p><b>And don't go skipping this one.</b> I'm not talking learning some dance routine or being really skilled. I mean put on a song that you'd love to hear in a club (pub or whatever your thing is) that would make you move. <b>Just dance around your room, your house, in front of a mirror, with a house mate or family member.</b> Get moving, sing along, have a little fun. Me and my partner do this a fair amount in the house, sometimes even when there is no music on, we go into the room the other is in and just do some weird interpretive dance that makes the other one giggle. To be honest,<b> if you're here because you are feeling low, pause your reading of this post and go dance to Love Shack by the B-52's. </b></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4) Reduce Screen Time</span></b></div><p>Most of us are guilty of spending too much time on our phones, whether it's Reddit, Instagram or some other site/app that you can get lost in for hours. I don't think it's about limiting your time of your phone too strictly. Check out your screen time stats in your settings and figure out which apps your using most. Mine is Instagram, I spend way too long on there and I know it doesn't always make me feel that good. But I do know that I enjoy that app and want to see the content from the people I follow however only within reason. <b>Try turning off your phone for an hour </b>while you read or get on with something else you enjoy. You'll probably be surprised to see how many times you aimlessly look at your phone, if it's off you get the nudge to carry on with what you are doing rather than wondering where half an hour went. <b>You could have set times that you use your phone for social media.</b> You could<b> charge your phone on in another room</b> to where you sleep so it isn't the first thing you look at in the morning. Which ever way it works for you - try it! </p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5) Make Plans</b></span></div><p>First of all, set goals and I don't mean setting a goal of learning a new skill or to have read a certain number of books by the time lockdown is lifted. To me, these types of goals aren't helpful because I'm not feeling motivated and having a bigger goal that I am actually quite likely not to achieve (because I'm down and I'm working on lifting my mood never mind learning a new language). I personally find loose goals or <b>smaller goals work better</b> for me, they need to be <b>achievable</b>. If I'm in a state of demotivation and some sort of depression, adding something to my list of things to try and do is not going to motivate me. Instead I have smaller goals. You could use some of the above points to set some small goals like:</p><p>- Get dressed in an outfit I love once a week<br />- Set an alarm half an hour earlier than needed one day a week<br />- On Wednesday and Saturday, clean something<br />- Dance like a nobody is watching for 5 minutes every day </p><p>Secondly, we are all feeling a little lost because we don't know when the lockdown will be over so we don't have specific things to look forward to. So you can combat this by setting a bigger goal for the end of the year or next year and t<b>aking a few smaller steps over the next few months</b> to get there. Also think <b>social activities</b>, set up a bigger family video call in a couple of weeks time, organise a book swap with friends, set a film date with friends and all watch the film on the same night. <b>Plan something so you have something to look forward to! </b></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I hope something here helps and if you have anything to add please share in the comments! :) </p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-29241580589791669142020-12-06T16:57:00.003+00:002020-12-06T16:57:42.639+00:00Patchwork Bucket Hat and Purple Mom Jeans <div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Contains Affiliate Links*</span></u></div>
<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="An picture of a white woman wearing a long green coat, a patchwork tweed bucket hat, high waist purple jeans and platform converse outside on a pathway in a field." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50686914691_02f16647ec_k.jpg" /></span></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><u style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3qBzoHk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patchwork Bucket Hat</a></u> / <u style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://bit.ly/39HoCsW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ASOS Green Coat</a></u> / <a href="https://bit.ly/38lWoAB" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Blott & Speckle Necklace</a> / <a href="https://bit.ly/33OqHj7" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Nasty Gal Jeans</a> / <a href="https://bit.ly/3c4e04M" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Converse</a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="An picture of a white woman wearing a long green coat, a patchwork tweed bucket hat, high waist purple jeans and platform converse outside on a pathway in a field from another angle." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50686999007_1bdde3490f_k.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
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<br />This location not far from my house is what has been keeping my sanity (well some of it) this year. While I haven't been the best at making sure I get out everyday for a walk, I do try to walk a few times a week and this is my most regular walking location. On early morning journeys there are lots of cows in the field which is super cute, when the sun is shining at the weekend there are lots of dog walkers around and there are always people running. I like that I get to see other humans, especially in the full lockdown periods and the animals are just an extra little thing I enjoy. </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On this particular day, my walk didn't last long as it started pouring it down but I wanted to share this outfit as it has some new goodies but also a little more of the location. My boyfriend is a big help when it comes to photos for my blog but I still do my fair share of tripod and self timer shots. I actually used to bring my tripod down to this path to take photos on my own but it's so much busier lately that I've not really wanted to. So a little side note to thank Zhi for being a superstar and always being up for taking photos of me!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The first thing that is new in this outfit is my hat! I love a good hat, while beanies are my go to, bucket hats are also a favourite of mine. I love a good bit of 90's style thrown into an outfit. I'd been watching this hat for a while and wondering whether I could pull it off. And do you know what made me actually buy it? I've been binging the amazing "Sister,Sister" since it arrived on Netflix recently and they have the most amazing wardrobes on the show!! They have some great hats and I thought why not give into the nostalgia and get myself a cute winter hat. I'm so glad I did. It's actually a bargain for less than £10 on eBay! You can find <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3qBzoHk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the hat I purchased here</a></u> and then <u><a href="https://bit.ly/33Rqr2O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">another seller</a></u> has them also. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
<img alt="A close up photo of the woman wearing a patchwork tweed bucket hat, a green coat, grey tshirt and a handmade cow print necklace." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50686162903_d59b1cffcc_k.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://bit.ly/38lWoAB" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Blott & Speckle Necklace</a><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
</span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The second thing that is new to my wardrobe are these lovely purple mom jeans. These are from Nasty Gal and are made from vintage fabric apparently (I guess an attempt at fulfilling some sort of sustainable box for them). I got them from the <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1188147451525611" target="_blank">Swap Family Facebook group</a></u> for a fiver plus delivery, new with tags for £8.10 - what a bargain! I've had some real gems from that Facebook group so if you are into swap shops and bargain second hand finds then check out the page. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I actually got myself another pair of jeans on the swap group page lately, I don't fit into most of my trousers anymore so the low prices on the swap page and some eBay bargains have help replenish my wardrobe with my new sizing. You can see a few of the pairs I got myself on the <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-CLrvBsrx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Instagram Reels</a></u> that I did :) </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Have you lovely love treated yourself to anything recently?</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">x</span><br /></div></div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-30659291133506347712020-12-03T17:26:00.006+00:002022-05-31T20:19:53.505+01:00Gift Ideas from Small Businesses<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">More than ever before small businesses need your support, this virus and all of the restrictions in place have really made it difficult for many businesses to survive. So this year, rather than sharing any gift guides or favourite places to shop I am going to share some images from some amazing small independent businesses. You can browse through this post and see if there is anything that you like, I've tried to include a good mix of clothing, jewellery, accessories and homeware. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Of course it's easier to just pop some stuff into your basket on Amazon but that's just more money going to the richest of the rich. If you can, take some time to browse places that small independent brands are listed and try and spread the wealth and throw a small business a hand. Honestly, when someone orders from my Etsy shop I tell my boyfriend and some of my family, immediately! "Someone likes my stuff!!!"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ellamasters_/" target="_blank">
</a><center><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ellamasters_/" target="_blank"><img alt="Ella Masters Illustration - Support Small Businesses" height="397" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50594125556_a3b43920c9_c.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I've collated a mix of jewellery, clothes and homeware. It was really difficult to capture how fab the makers are with just one image of their stuff so please save this post to return to and spend some time browsing. They will be great for Christmas presents if you catch their final postage dates but also show them some love and support on socials help them out in this tough time. Maybe keep them in mind friends birthdays next year and some of your own self indulgent treats. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-small;">*Contains Etsy Affiliate Links*</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Top Row: <u><a href="https://shopalsplace.com/" target="_blank">Al's Place</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sap_plants/" target="_blank">Sap Plants</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/38lWoAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blott & Speckle</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.tallulahsthreads.com/" target="_blank">Tallulah's Threads</a><br /></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://edenclifton.com/" target="_blank">Eden Clifton</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.pimpupyourplants.com/" target="_blank">Pimp Up Your Plants</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.lottablobs.com/" target="_blank">Lottablobs</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/2VyRfjQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Twos and Threes</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
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Top Row: <u><a href="https://bit.ly/2VyOb72" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bits and Boobs</a></u> // <u><a href="https://squaresandthings.com/" target="_blank">Squares and Things</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.almudena.co.uk/" target="_blank">Almudena Rocca</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.novavintage.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nova Vintage</a></u> </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://www.birkimbags.com/" target="_blank">Birkim Bags</a></u> // <u><a href="https://thisstoryjewellery.com/" target="_blank">This Story</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.holliecooperceramics.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hollie Cooper Ceramics</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.rosi-illustration.com/shop" target="_blank">Rosi Illustration</a></u><br />
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</span><center><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Shop small businesses UK - A Collage of UK Independent Businesses" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50675520461_b6d6c9fa70_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></span></center>
</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Top Row: <u><a href="https://www.shopfluffy.com/" target="_blank">Shop Fluffy</a></u> // <u><a href="https://florencefigstudio.com/" target="_blank">Florence Fig Studio</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/creationsbyellikenn/" target="_blank">Creations by Elli Kenn</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/2JCuWH7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Hastings</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://www.shopstillgroovy.com/" target="_blank">Still Groovy</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.katiegillies.com/" target="_blank">Katie Gillies</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/threadfamous/" target="_blank">Thread Famous</a></u> // <u><a href="https://gangsterwraps.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gangster Wraps</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
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<div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Top Row: <u><a href="https://vintageheartsuk.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Hearts</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.moniqueclara.com/" target="_blank">Monique Clara</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/37xhqN7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolly Loves Dallas</a></u> // <u><a href="https://monicab.co.uk/" target="_blank">Monica B</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://rosakusabbi.com/shop" target="_blank">Rosa Illustration</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.depop.com/charlbruton/" target="_blank">Camilla Ashley</a></u> // <u><a href="https://groovygal.co.uk/" target="_blank">Groovy Gal</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.eshcandle.com/" target="_blank">Esh Candles</a></u></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Top Row: <u><a href="https://www.realmdesigns.org/" target="_blank">Realm</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.beeillustrates.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bee Illustrates</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.saroraknots.co.uk/plant-hangers" target="_blank">Sarora Knots</a></u> // <u><a href="https://ellenithelabel.com/" target="_blank">Eleni The Label</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://www.misfit-makes.com/" target="_blank">Misfit Makes</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3mEAAXJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trippy Tuesday</a></u> // <u><a href="https://folksy.com/shops/LittleBettyDesigns" target="_blank">Little Betty Designs</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.kitchencosmetics.org/shop-all" target="_blank">Kitchen Cosmetics</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
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</div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Top Row: <u><a href="https://pinkmoonlabel.com/" target="_blank">Shop Pink Moon</a></u> // <u><a href="https://katrinasophia.com/collections/christmas-shop" target="_blank">Katrina Sophia</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.depop.com/rebekahpeters/" target="_blank">Rebekah Peters</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bobbirae.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bobbi Rae</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bottom Row: <u><a href="https://www.marybenson.london/" target="_blank">Mary Benson London</a></u> /// <u><a href="https://www.minkielondon.com/shop" target="_blank">Minkie</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3mC1P5f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gem D'Souza</a></u> // <u><a href="http://theprawnshop.com/" target="_blank">The Prawn Shop</a></u></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I hope you find a maker that you love! There are so many incredibly talented independents out there, it can be difficult to find ones that suit your style but hopefully my selection is something you can save and come back to the next time you are shopping for gifts or a little treat for yourself. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do you have any favourite small businesses? Or do you have your own? Share links in the comments below :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;">x</div></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-15015507684994806562020-11-05T17:46:00.012+00:002020-11-17T11:09:18.585+00:00Top Tips For Wardrobe Organisation <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">For those of us that have quite a lot of clothes or the
problem of trying to fit your clothes into a smaller space I think it’s
important to have a little bit of a routine with the organisation of your
wardrobe and storage, otherwise things can get a bit overwhelming and pretty
messy. I’m not saying that my wardrobe is always tidy or that it takes just one
organisation session to keep it that way but I do a few key things with my
clothes that I find really help to keep me on top of things.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Having lived in a few different places, I have had
experience with transporting my clothes and storing them in different sized
spaces. Keeping in mind a lot of this moving around happened when I was more of
a fast fashion consumer and had a much bigger set of clothes to contend with.
Every single place that I’ve lived in up until the current house I’m in, I’ve
shared a room. I shared a room with my sister as a teenager, I shared a room
with my boyfriend in 3 different house/flat shared in London. So this advice is
not coming from just the person who now has a rather large wardrobe to store
everything in but also one who dealt with half a wardrobe and a couple of
drawers.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">These are some of the <b>things I do to keep my wardrobe
organised in a realistic way</b> that I can manage day to day. The thought of
colour coordinating my wardrobe or making all of the hangers I use match is my
idea of a nightmare, I’m not entirely convinced that my tips would be Marie
Kondo approved but they certainly work well for me. Hopefully at least one of
these will inspire you to make a change to your wardrobe. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hang your Tees and
Roll your jeans<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I hang most of my t-shirts, dresses and shirts. Things that
might need ironing should they be folded somewhere, this is purely about ease.
Also if I have a handful of white tees with different prints on, having them
hung up enables me to flick through them and find the print I’m after. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jeans and trousers are rarely hung in my wardrobe, they are
bulky and take up way too much of the room I am limited to. Most of mine are
<b>rolled up in a basket</b>, I use plastic drawers and baskets in my wardrobe all the
time to separate things. I also do this for my knitwear, it makes the pieces so easy to see in the wardrobe. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In terms of how I organise what’s hanging, it’s literally
sorted by the length of the item that’s hanging so I can see how much space I
have below to store a basket. I don’t believe in sorting your wardrobe be
colour or by a particular style. I like that I have to flick through a few
hangers to find the shirt I’m looking for. I makes me look at my wardrobe more
so I know what I have and what I wear regularly. Sometimes I spot the best
colour and pattern combos from my tops being hung in any old order.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></o:p><img alt="Wardrobe Organisation - Jumper Storage" height="683" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50570255281_fdb600fcce_b.jpg" width="1024" /></p><center><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cute Storage
Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">One of my favourite things to have in the house to store
extra bits that aren’t worn as much or might be more seasonal are <b>vintage
suitcases and vanity cases</b>. They look pretty and can be used as decoration
around the house. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In one of my flats I have a couple of vintage suitcases
piled up with a long mirror balanced on top, it looked cute and it hid lots of
bits I wanted to store. These are easy to keep under the bed if you don’t want
them out and about.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Right now in my house I have one vintage suitcase beside my
sofa, one under my TV stand (it’s full of old DVD’s this time though) and one
sat under a cute basket I have in the living room. They look decorative and so
you wouldn’t necessarily know they were full of my clutter. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Tidy Accessories <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">For accessories, I put <b>tacks</b> on the inside of my wardrobe
door for more hanging room. I know this can be impossible if you rent a
furnished place and the wardrobe isn’t yours so for that I used the bookshelf
that I had in my rented space and added the tacks to one side of the shelf so I
could hand all of my favourite necklaces! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Another trick I used when I didn’t have much space was to
use a cheap <b>cutlery tray</b> for my hair accessories and necklaces and then push
this under a wardrobe or set of drawers that don’t quite hit the floor –
literally using as much space as possible. If you have more room I still use a
cutlery organiser but in a spare drawer, you can even have it on top of a bunch
of papers etc because the tray is so easy to lift in and out whenever you need to. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></o:p></p>
<center><img alt="Wardrobe Organisation - Storage Boxes Below" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50570251886_559edf8d78_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">One in One out<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then there is the one in one out rule, I am by no means the
first to suggest this but it is worth highlighting. At a time where we consume
so much and we can order products so easily we can make the mistake of ordering
more than we need or actually even want. New trends come about, we see an
Instagram snap of someone rocking a knitted vest and suddenly we’re ordering
two colours – but is it really your style? For the one in one out rule for me,
I try to do this per category rather than as an overall number. For example if
I wanted a cute dress that I’ve been lusting after for ages or I have found the
ultimate bargain of a skirt in a charity shop that just screams my style – if I
buy I have to <b>remove something from that category</b> in my wardrobe. Otherwise
you’re going to cheat yourself and swap a couple of new dresses for 2 old
t-shirts you were probably going to get rid of in your next charity shop
donation bag. It actually helps you with decision making when trying things on,
do you love this dress more than some of the dresses in your wardrobe or do you
just look cute in it? Could it see you through a few years or is it a trend
just for now? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is a general rule by no means do I stick to this 100%
but being in that mind set helps with over consumption.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Quick Monthly Check
Up<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Spend half an hour tidying away a pile you’ve been avoiding.
If you are all tidied away, still spend 15-30 minutes with your wardrobe, move
things around, change up the order of your hangers, rearrange those rolled trousers.
It will make you look at what you own, can you pick out 5 items you haven’t
worn recently and move them to the middle of the wardrobe ready for next month?
<b>Try and do this before pay day </b>because you often feel like you want to treat yourself
to some new clothes on payday. Sometimes this is just a habit, browsing ASOS to
see what you fancy. Look into your own wardrobe first and show it some love! It’s
also a nice mindful activity, pop on a few of your favourite songs and get
rearranging.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img alt="Wardrobe Organisation - Clashing Tops and shirts" height="683" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50569508303_72486db2dd_b.jpg" width="1024" /></p><center><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Changing season <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I love a finding new ways to style something so I’m not one
to pack away tonnes of clothes at the end of a season (if I have the space). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">When I do pack things away I vacuum pack bigger pieces to
make more room. If you have pack things away in a suitcase or bag that isn’t
see through then make sure it’s labelled clearly, it’s a nightmare hunting for
that one piece among boxes and vacuum packs!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Is it a true summer piece or can it be layered in winter?
Don’t pack away your summer dresses yet. I go through my summer dresses and
only pack away bright coloured pieces that I feel would not look right with
black tights, that is my main decision for picking dresses. You might like to wear
any of you summer dresses with tights or leggings but I have a few skirts and
dresses in a bright orange that I feel weird in when paired with a woolly tight.
I’ve shared a couple of reels on my Instagram of ways to style summer pieces
for Autumn. This step is done twice a year only for me which is why it’s
my last tip.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As you can see from my photos, my space is not overly tidy but it is organised. It needs to be something that it manageable to maintain. D</span></o:p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">o you have any time saving tips for maintaining your tidy wardrobe? </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><o:p>x</o:p> </span></div><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-50330734369512812192020-11-02T16:58:00.002+00:002020-11-02T17:02:41.518+00:00Becoming More Sustainable - Packaging <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do you ever order from a website and feel a little guilt about the amount of plastic there is for that one parcel? There are certain brands that I’ve ordered from in the past where each individual item comes in its own plastic wrap which are then inside another plastic bag. I definitely feel like I want to see more eco friendly packaging being used. I think about this as a customer but also as a small business owner, I make <u><a href="https://bit.ly/38lWoAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clay jewellery</a></u>. I want to ensure that my business represents my values as an individual and that customers are happy with every part of their purchase, not just the product.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"> Ad - Contains Sponsored Link</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I’ve noticed that some brands have started using biodegradable
plastic packaging for shipping out their goods, I thought this was a great step
and in some ways it still is. However, I read an update from sustainable brand
“<u><a href="https://www.nobodyschild.com/our-packaging" target="_blank">Nobody’s Child</a></u>” on why they have chosen not to use this material for their
shipments:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="background: white; font-family: georgia;">“We do not currently use oxo-degradable or biodegradable
plastics in our packaging although it is something we have explored. Our reason
for this is that oxo-degradable plastic needs oxygen to degrade, and biodegradable
plastics also need specific conditions to decompose, so if it gets sent deep
into landfill it may not decompose due to the lack of oxygen and UV light.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">I found this really interesting
because I’ve never read anything about the biodegradable plastic needing
certain conditions or really considered the best way to dispose of it. I
definitely want to do some more research into this for my own knowledge and so
I better understand how to ensure the packaging is disposed of the best way.
Luckily for me, this isn’t a huge problem for my small business as my jewellery
products are quite delicate, I use cardboard packaging.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">With the cardboard packaging, I still
need to use something to protect the product inside the parcel and then tape up
the box. I need to ensure it looks nice as well. I order from small businesses
myself, especially as it comes up to Christmas, so I tend to take note of how
the parcel is packaged and what they’ve used inside Some have come with little
notes to ask the buyer to recycle the packaging, some have come in entirely
cardboard and paper packaging, brown paper is often used to fill gaps in the
boxes which is better than masses of bubble wrap. It’s great to see small
businesses doing their part to support the environment!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">When it comes to </span><u style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.lilpackaging.com/" rel="sponsored">packaging boxes</a></u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">
it’s fairly easy to find a pretty big variety of eco-friendly options. They’re
perfect for my small business but also when I’m sending goodies over to family
members (which is happening more regularly now that we aren’t getting to see
each other much!). So my next step is to find an alternative to bubble wrap and
the tape that I use on my parcels. At the moment I’m using standard parcel tape
on my packages. I’ve found that there are kraft paper options available and so
I’m looking into this at the moment for my own shop. I also think, come
Christmas time I’ll be able to use it to package up presents in a more
environmentally friendly way!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do you have any plastic free
solutions for when you send a parcel? Or do you have your own business that you
have experience with using plastic free parcels? It would be great to hear your
thoughts and ideas.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background: white;">As we get closer to December I plan on writing up a round up of my own research and what you share to put together another
post on plastic free solutions to packaging </span><span face=""Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif" style="background: white;">😊 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">x</span></div></span><p></p>
Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-67306654504783448822020-10-25T14:06:00.004+00:002020-10-25T14:41:41.713+00:00Emily In Paris Inspired Outfits<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Like many, I’ve recently watched Emily In Paris. I’ve seen a
fair few mixed reviews of the show, I think that it’s a bit of a predictable,
cheesy show which is easy to binge and you reach the end wondering if you truly
enjoyed it. If you have not seen it, it’s one to put on in the background while
you’re doing something or if you’ve had a tough day at work, it’s something you
can totally switch off to. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">What Emily in Paris has brought to us is a wide variety of
outfits, people have been talking about them. Some are super tacky, some are clashing
nightmares and then there are some totally chic looks. Websites like Buzzfeed
have <u><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/kirbybeaton/emily-in-paris-outfits " target="_blank">an article</a></u> on the looks they rated and didn’t. I thought I would have a
bit of fun and use pieces from my wardrobe to recreate some of the key looks
from the show. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img alt="Emily In Paris inspired mismatching outfit by Chelsea Jade" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50523094956_7a58f2d39a_b.jpg" /></p>
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This look is my version of Emily's outfit from her first visit to the office, it is probably one of the most garish outfits as there was a just a little too much going on. I've stuck with the clashing prints but I've used a shirt that I love and would happily clash with the snake print skirt. <br />
<br /><center><img alt="Emily In Paris inspired check with red hat outfit by Chelsea Jade" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50523270492_8f7028e714_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<p></p><div>I had fun with this one, while I don't have a check two piece I do have quite a few check and houndstooth individual ones. I tried on a few combos and this one was my favourite. </div><div><br />
<br /><center><img alt="Emily In Paris inspired all green outfit by Chelsea Jade" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50522371478_e50d144421_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
<br /><center><img alt="Emily In Paris inspired all pink outfit by Chelsea Jade" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50523094906_ba55c67d88_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
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</div><div>These two looks were really easy for me to create using what I had in my wardrobe because these are my two favourite colours. Also my favourite colours to clash together so I have a fair few pink and green goodies to choose from in my wardrobe. </div><div><br />
<br /><center><img alt="Emily In Paris inspo casual Outfit" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50523270552_60f1fe031d_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>
</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This last look was not planned into this post but rather something I thought of last minute to add. It turns out to be one of my favourite more casual looks that I would totally rock outside of the house. The all pink and all green looks, whilst fabulous in photos, are not something I think I'd comfortably wear out and about. </div><div><br /></div><div>Which look is your favourite? Also if you've watched the show, what did you think of it?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've read online that loads of the designer pieces that Emily wore in the show have been selling out! I've chosen some of my favourite Emily inspired pieces from ASOS (affiliate links):
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ps) I did put this together for an Instagram reels post so if you like what I've put together it would be lovely if you gave it a wee like! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-73328322615712971542020-10-18T17:34:00.003+01:002020-10-18T17:34:29.158+01:00New In Autumn Pieces That I'm Loving <p style="text-align: justify;"> Hello Autumn!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It arrived pretty quickly and with a whole lot of rain didn’t it? While I have
some sadness about the summer months passing us by in so quickly and in such
strange times, I have to say I am really looking forward to getting into my winter
clothes! Autumn is definitely my favourite season. I mean, it’s all fun and
games until the snow hits and we have a month or so of sludge and ice haha but
before that, I love these wintery months.</div><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I love wandering around the shops and getting inspo for my
winter outfit but that isn’t really going to happen this year. I have been in
clothing shops on a few occasions this year but most of my shopping has been
online, eBay or charity shops when they eventually reopened. As I’ve spent more
time browsing online than in shops I thought I would share some of my favourite
pieces from places I’ve been looking.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> *Contains Affiliate Links*</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="AW20 Coats grid" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50498110206_f9ed0e428e_b.jpg" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://bit.ly/347k388" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3594xrC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faux Fur</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3lTY2Q7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Check</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3lYZCjw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leather Look</a></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">First of all we have coats, I love looking at what ASOS have
in as they stock so many brands. This blue coat is an absolute stunner and I
added it to my saved items as soon as I saw it. But after browsing I spotted that
there are loads of coats in the outlet section that still have lots of sizes
left, if you check out the <u><a href="https://bit.ly/37faJ3T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brave Soul outlet lines</a></u> there are some bargains to
be had. The others are from a mix of different high street shops, the green check is
probably my favourite after the blue ASOS coat.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<img alt="AW20 jumpers grid" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50498210476_6ebc28dd8c_b.jpg" width="699" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3j6OcZi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check Pattern</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3m0FzRN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chunky Roll Neck</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2799186_c416/falmer-chunky-knitted-cardigan-yellow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mustard Cardigan</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3o3jvry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Frill Neck</a></u></span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Knitwear is one of my favourite things about autumn, it's the piece that truly makes an outfit cosy and snuggly. I like a buy mine in a size up so that they are a little more roomy to enable me to layer underneath. A chunky cardigan like this mustard one makes me feel like I'm out and about in a socially acceptable version of a dressing gown! The classic 90's thin button up cardigan is back and while I like this look, it doesn't feel that winter appropriate so the check pattern one above is how I would nod to the trend. Where is your favourite place to get your knitwear?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<img alt="AW20 Shoe]s grid" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50498653322_20d43512f8_b.jpg" width="798" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <u><a href="https://bit.ly/2H6UDi0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Tone</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/35a9fVU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Croc</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3nV87OF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heeled Boots</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/35erk5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Sole</a></u> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p>I'm already a fan of a big chunky shoe but when it hits autumn it means it's time for a big stomper of a boot (often in a size up for me so I can wear big fluffy socks!). How amazing are these two tone boots from Monki!? I think they're really cool but I'm probably not going to get these ones as they wouldn't fit into my wardrobe well, I just had to share them with you. The green croc shoes are amazing, I absolutely love them and keep adding them to my basket - I haven't gone through with the purchase yet but I'm sure you will be seeing them very soon. The Chelsea boots with the pink sole are so dreamy and I can really see these fitting into my wardrobe. I love a pop of colour! I do want to get a pair of shoes frim Koi as I'm regularly on site browsing but never gone through with a purchase. I have many regrets about not buying the cow print Mary Janes!</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>
<img alt="AW20 accessories grid" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50501359191_7369815080_b.jpg" width="748" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="https://bit.ly/3lXQsE1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silver Bag</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/37gGLfZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yellow Bag</a></u> // <u><a href="https://www.accessorize.com/uk/luna-monochrome-check-blanket-scarf-9870599000.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check Scarf</a></u> // <u><a href="https://bit.ly/35aevZF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shearling Bucket Hat</a></u></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm a big fan of silver bags, I used to have this amazing <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2013/02/statement-bag.html" target="_blank">oversized silver clutch</a></u> which I used all the time, so I know I'd get lots of wear out of this bag. When autumn hits I love a faux fur accessory, I actually have a really similar bag but in black which I found in a charity shop a few years ago. I adore the yellow faux fur of this one though, so pretty and such a good way to bring a little bit of sunshine to a wintery day. The final piece, the shearling bucket hat, is an absolute winner for me, it's taken the summery trend of a bucket hat and given it a wintery twist. It also comes in brown if that's more your thing. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What pieces are on your wish list for these colder months? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-38280419419689185312020-10-10T11:12:00.007+01:002022-03-12T14:54:45.485+00:00World Mental Health Day - Resources<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ev-KyY9-J5GkYPweEn4fp7GFKc71GqqTRXGyZZ4kXAvDNYv7RdI3iBaAEIQScgc5sM9vnYujr7ov3vVXbAOyznpFUNglInYRWE7nMng788cDIisVmJITJZT-um3Ava1X0U0AMPvu0r9M/s940/Pink+Hobbies+Facebook+Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ev-KyY9-J5GkYPweEn4fp7GFKc71GqqTRXGyZZ4kXAvDNYv7RdI3iBaAEIQScgc5sM9vnYujr7ov3vVXbAOyznpFUNglInYRWE7nMng788cDIisVmJITJZT-um3Ava1X0U0AMPvu0r9M/s16000/Pink+Hobbies+Facebook+Post.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Having dealt with mental health issues myself, I understand how hard it can be to deal with. I know how important (yet difficult) it is to talk about what is going on and that getting help earlier can help you in the long run. I've written about <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2018/08/my-struggle-with-anxiety.html" target="_blank">my struggle with anxiety</a></u> and a little about <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2015/01/a-little-mia-and-sad.html" target="_blank">dealing with depression</a></u>. So knowing that is it World Mental Health day today I wanted to share some resources and helpful links. </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">In Britain <b>Anxiety and Depression are the most common mental health disorders</b> and account for one fifth days lost from the workplace (<u><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-most-common-mental-health-problems" target="_blank">source</a></u>). While these are the most common, there are lots of mental health conditions and Mind have a great page on <u><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/" target="_blank">types of mental health problems</a></u> which you can click into and find more about each of them. Even if you don't struggle that much yourself, I think that these pages are really helpful for developing and understanding of what people you know might be going through. Based on mental health statistics, it's pretty likely that a friend or colleague you know is dealing with a mental health problem at the moment.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">One thing I've found for people struggling is that often times they feel alone. I know that feeling and it's so important to understand that so many people are going through something similar and that there are ways to get support. The '</span><u style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/personal-stories" target="_blank">Time to change</a></u><span style="font-family: georgia;">' website has </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">a whole section on personal stories</b><span style="font-family: georgia;"> where you might find something that resonates with you! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Did you know that you can refer yourself for a therapy? </b><span>Often when you go to the doctors you are offered a medication to help and you can be given recommendations for a talking therapy. The combination of both medication and therapy is the best treatment. But if you are wanting to get the ball rolling you can do a self referral through the NHS website. </span><u style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Psychological-therapies-(IAPT)/LocationSearch/10008" target="_blank">Find psychological therapies in your area.</a></u><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><b>You can also do some tests online</b><span> which can help you get an idea of what your diagnosis might be. Now I really to stress here that these alone will not give you a diagnosis and even if you find that you get a 'low' score on something you feel you are struggling with it does not mean that what you're going through is not valid or in need of professional help. I'm simply linking these because I know the depression and anxiety questions are very similar to what both my doctor and therapist gave me. Find a variety of questionnaires <u><a href="https://www.mind-diagnostics.org/" target="_blank">here</a></u>. </span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mental health affects people in different ways and different things affect people's mental health. The pandemic and the situation a lot of us find ourselves in right now is also having an impact. Some of us are more lonely, some of us have lost loved ones and some of us are struggling with the adjustment of being home an awful lot. So it is really important that we take some time to look at our own mental health and take care of ourselves. A lot of the links I've left above have so many pages for you to explore and find ways to look after yourselves. But <b>for my black followers and for your black friends</b>, I wanted to link to this post '<u>Supporting your mental health as a young black person</u>' (Since been deleted - please see this <a href="https://ilpa.org.uk/members-area/working-groups/well-being-new/well-being-resource-hub/mental-health-resources-for-black-people-and-poc/" target="_blank">list of resources </a>instead and <u><a href="https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community">American readers can visit this page</a></u> and see links for resources are the end of the page) because racism and having to deal with the traumatic news must be exhausting and really draining on your mental health. If you are on Instagram you can also find information and empowering posts over at the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmindsmatter.uk/?hl=en">@BlackMindsMatter.uk</a> page.</span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Please look after yourselves, be kind and remember:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sometimes things can feel like they are never going to change and that people would be better off without you. I promise you that is not the case and I really ask for you to take a moment to speak to someone! Someone you know if you're comfortable, maybe you don't want to speak to someone you know for fear and anxiety about what they will think or say, there are so many helplines that you can try. You can hold on just a little longer 💛</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Samaritans - 116 123</span></a></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mind - Helplines</span></a></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.rethink.org/services-groups/service-types/advice-and-helplines" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Rethink - advice and helplines</span></a></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-support" target="_blank">Time to change - help and support lines</a></span></u></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Social media can have a negative impact on your mental health</b>, as it can often fuel feelings of anxiety and depression - read more on </span><u style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm" target="_blank">social media and mental health</a></u><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Social media is more addictive than smoking and alcohol, plus usage can increased levels of psychological distress and suicide ideation (</span><u style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.digitaldetoxday.org/" target="_blank">Digital Detox</a></u><span style="font-family: georgia;">). Social media can be such a toxic place but also a place of joy, support and friendship, I really think it is about a balance. I have found so many useful resources on Instagram that I save to come back to, particularly for my anxiety. Take a look at the </span><u style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/social-media-and-mental-health/" target="_blank">Young Minds</a></u><span style="font-family: georgia;"> website as they have some advice and links to more resources about the usage of social media. One of my saved posts from Instagram is this little slideshow from I am Whole:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
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font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;"> View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0px;"></div> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px); width: 12.5px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12.5px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 14px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px); width: 12.5px;"></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid rgb(244, 244, 244); border-top: 2px solid transparent; 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margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrDjZRo6GJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by #IAMWHOLE (@iamwholeuk)</a> on <time datetime="2020-09-28T08:00:50+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Sep 28, 2020 at 1:00am PDT</time></span></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I hope you have found some helpful bits of information within this post. Please save or pin for later as you might need to come back to some of this information at some point, whether it be for you, a family member or friend. Please remember, it gets better!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">Chelsea Jade<br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">x</span></p><p><img alt="World Mental Health Day 2020 Pin" height="640" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50444626822_b3b7bea2fd_z.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="427" /></p></center><center><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></center>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-67764216335092016332020-09-23T08:30:00.001+01:002020-09-23T08:30:00.575+01:00Eden Clifton - Support Small Businesses<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <img alt="Eden Clifton Earrings" height="533" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50272492992_c342147cbd_c.jpg" width="800" /></span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; font-weight: 400;"><b><u><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Details:</span></u></b></h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Name:</b> Eden Clifton</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Where</b>: <u><a href="https://edenclifton.com/" style="background: transparent; color: #bf8b38; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Website</a></u></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><b>What:</b> Prints, beautifully illustrated jewellery and clothing.</span><br /><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I came across Eden Clifton's earrings from an Instagram post and totally fell in love! I saw them, followed, popped onto the website and purchase the 3 pairs of earrings you can see in the image above. The colours are so joyful and the illustrations make the pieces so quirky I knew they would slot so well into my wardrobe. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Eden Clifton Oval Earrings" height="683" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50272492902_86885fc710_b.jpg" width="1024" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span>The creative designs from Eden Clifton are the perfect gift for a friend or a little treat for yourself. If you buy 2 items from the shop you get a free print! As well as the cute earrings I fell for you can also browse clothing, there are some great tote bags. I'd definitely bookmark some of these goodies if you want to be supporting small business for your Christmas shopping as there are lots of lovely bits to choose from.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Eden Clifton Shop Clothin" height="539" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50271652198_e49d0ceb46_b.jpg" width="1024" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
<br /><br />Since I made my own purchase from this cute little shop, there have been lots of new designs added. You could follow <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eden_clifton/" target="_blank">Eden Clifton on Instagram</a></u> to keep up to date with new drops. There are now sketch books with gorgeous prints, cute trinket dishes and vinyl stickers - go and have a <u><a href="https://edenclifton.com/" target="_blank">browse of the website</a></u> and see for yourself!<br /><br />
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</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-72540038992464054252020-08-18T08:00:00.002+01:002020-11-02T17:06:40.138+00:00Second Hand Fashion - Recent Finds<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><img alt="Second Hand Patterned Shorts" height="695" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233898271_9fafdfc7ba_b.jpg" style="text-align: center;" width="1024" /></span></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you've followed me for a while, you'll probably be used to me wearing my fair share of charity shop/eBay bargains. I've massively reduced my consumption of fast fashion over the last few years, my latest "haul" on Youtube was a <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgTFoBrV6ME&t=207s" target="_blank">charity shop finds video</a></u> and it was a year ago that I posted "<u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cajw-BzK2UA&t=210s" target="_blank">Less fast fashion more charity shops</a></u>" video. I regularly share the amazing pieces I find among the outfits I post or on my Instagram stories but I thought a post dedicated to my recent finds would inspire others to consider second hand fashion more.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The monochrome patterned shorts above were a fiver from the lovely <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yaffasthriftyfinds/" target="_blank">Yaffa</a></u>, we are both part of a Facebook group called "Swap Family" which is for clothing swaps and purchases. I got these cute Zara shorts for a fiver! They're definitely something that I would have purchased from in store. The below daisy print culottes were also from Yaffa. The culottes are elasticated, I'm still working from home full time so I really need comfy clothes for my 7 hours sat at a desk, so they're perfect!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Second Hand Daisy Culottes" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233242608_e31874a8a0_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">So the clothes swap group has been great but I get second hand clothes from a few different places. I do a lot of browsing in charity shops as I really enjoy it. If I'm looking for something specific I will browse eBay and Depop. I love vintage clothes and so I tend to find more of wardrobe staples in vintage shops, though I know these can be a little more pricey so not an option for everyone. If you love vintage clothes but don't want the price tag, you can find some pieces in charity shops but I would say to keep a look out for a local Vintage Kilo sale or in London I've been to a fair few £1 sales which is great if you don't mind rummaging. I personally love a good rummage! The pieces below are from charity shops:</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Second Hand Check Shorts" height="683" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233898541_619ed2ff7c_b.jpg" width="1024" /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I shared these shorts in an Instagram story recently because I had a similar pair in my ASOS saved items for £35 and found these in a charity shop for <b>just £5</b>! They are originally from Zara and are quite a thick material, I'm very impressed with the quality and they seem like they've hardly been worn. Most of my shorts are quite old now and are too small for me so I've been looking to invest in some new bits that actually fit me. I view this as a victory, I saved £30 as I intended on buying the ASOS shorts. Winning.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Second Hand Blue Culottes" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233898641_7cfc9d5205_b.jpg" width="683" /></span></div>
<p></p><div class="separator"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Oxfam Fast Fashion Fact" src="https://oxfamapps.org.uk/shop-blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SHS_Stat_1_Patch_AW_1-e1567173949670.jpg" /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Second Hand Zebra Knit" height="683" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233242393_d3d7cb94ca_b.jpg" width="1024" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Second Hand Pink Coat" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233242453_e28858cb14_b.jpg" width="697" /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The blue spotty culottes were just £4, originally from Miss Selfridge. I found them in a charity shop this month along with these two pretty pieces! The knit was brand new with tags, originally from M&S and I bagged it for £3.50 which is amazing. I think it is actually my favourite piece from this little haul to be honest. The final piece is this pinky salmon colour coat, it was £7. I have a thing for coats as I hate wearing the same colour in winter. I hated wearing the same boring black coat to school and knew I'd have a variety of coats to choose from when I was able to. I have to be honest that I probably have too many coats so I'm going to have a look which coats I could donate in place of this one. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">As most of us know the amount of new clothing purchased, particularly fast fashion, is not sustainable. The big fashion companies aren't really doing much to make a change apart from dabbling in a bit of <u><a href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10946-greenwashing.html" target="_blank">greenwashing</a></u>, so as consumers we can change our habits to do our bit. I hope by me sharing some of the amazing things I've managed to find second hand it might encourage you to swap one of you new purchases for something second hand.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chelsea Jade</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">x</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Cute thrifted finds - Second Hand Fashion Pin" height="524" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50233697173_a5af8e3f66_b.jpg" width="350" /></span></div></div><p></p>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-90524083446339153332020-08-02T20:38:00.078+01:002021-06-04T20:24:40.554+01:00Flower Print Addison Jeans - Lucy & Yak<img alt="Lucy and Yak Jeans 6" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50173218743_e244b68970_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><div><br />
</div><div>Happy Monday all!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you have been able to enjoy some of the sunshine during this heatwave we're having here in the UK. Remember to look after that skin while you are out and about.</div><div><br /></div><div>During lock down I've avoided spending too much time browsing the shops online, I know if I get bored I'd end up browsing and probable buying sale stuff for no reason really. However I have gone up a dress size over the last 6 months or so and literally none of my bottoms fit me. The dress size part really doesn't matter to me but what I've been a little disappointed by is the carefully curated collection of vintage jeans and trousers that I have grown over the years no longer fit me. Like at all. Which means I did have to do a little shopping for bottoms that would fit. I did one small ASOS order and nabbed a couple of basics on eBay.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then shopped Lucy & Yak, I'd been following them on Instagram for a while and <u><a href="https://lucyandyak.com/pages/our-story" target="_blank">read their story</a></u> on the website. So I knew I agreed with the ethics but I wasn't sure if I was ready for a new shape of jeans. So my first purchase was a set of dungarees and then <u><a href="https://lucyandyak.com/collections/organic-cotton-jeans" target="_blank">these amazing Addison jeans</a></u>! I literally adore this pattern. They slot perfectly into my wardrobe as a versatile bottom.</div><div><br /><img alt="Lucy and Yak Jeans 5" height="1024" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50173763586_70bf728a59_b.jpg" width="683" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div>
<br /></div><div>They are much looser in fit than jeans I'm used to. Most of my high waist jeans were fairly fitted around my legs and these aren't really. The first time I wore them it took me a while to get used to the silhouette but they are so incredibly comfy! I opted for the 30" waist as I'm an awkward in between at 29" at the moment, I read that the waistband doesn't really have any give so the 30" was perfect as you don't want the waist to be cutting into you when you sit down. When they first arrived and I tried them on I literally sent my mum a load of photos including me sat down, pure excitement.</div><div><br />
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">(Also living in these <u><a href="https://bit.ly/3lBi6GF" target="_blank">platform Converse</a></u>! *Aff link*) </div><div><br /></div><div>I've actually gone a little wild with the money I've ended up saving while working from home and purchased a 3rd item from Lucy & Yak, the Kia trousers. I love that I can get ethical clothing in amazing prints like these. I'm sure you'll be seeing the beautiful Kia trousers very soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you guys shop at Lucy & Yak? </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Jade</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-44358239090057831982020-07-22T08:00:00.009+01:002020-08-17T08:53:19.559+01:00Gangster Wraps - Support Small Businesses<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span face="" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I think the matching combos with the earrings and the head wrap, they come in such pretty prints. You should check them out on <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mygangsterwraps/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u> so you can have a look at some of the customer images and keep up to date with any sales/offers they might have on. </span></div>
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<span face="" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The earrings I chose are called <u><a href="https://gangsterwraps.co.uk/Love-Affair-Earrings-p176680067" target="_blank">Love Affair Earrings</a></u>, the prints is so vibrant and even better they are made from a vintage fabric <3 They were somehow even prettier in real life, the earrings are really well made and the fabric is such good quality. So far I've only been able to wear them in the house but they will be making an appearance in real life soon! If not out then at the very least as a statement piece in my next Zoom/Teams meeting. </span></span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The second piece I got was a scrunchie, I've been wearing this <u><a href="https://gangsterwraps.co.uk/Bo-ya-Scrunchie-p176276490" target="_blank">Bo-Ya Scrunchie</a></u> quite a lot at home. My hair has gotten so so long during lockdown and it's a bit wild so this scrunchie is constantly in my hair at the moment. I have a few scrunchies but this one stays in my hair, the elastic is quite tight or good quality. Normally I have to wear a bobble and add a scrunchie on top as a scrunchie alone usually ends up slowly falling out throughout the day. This one does not!</span></span><br />
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attractive but often as a teenager that was disguised with the term "girl crush". Through conversations with other friends growing up and hearing comments like "oh my god that woman is so stunning" to which I would agree, their next sentence was
often "I wish I looked like that" or "I wish I had a boobs like
that" which was not what I would be thinking...I would wonder what it would be like to kiss or touch her. My older sister used to hate a few particular songs I'd listen to repeatedly on the music channels but I would pretend I loved the song when in fact I was mainly watching Kelis dance (I was all about that bustier in the Milkshake video haha). As a kid I was very interested in Wendy Peffercorn from Sandlot kids and Cameron Diaz in the Mask. As an adult my celeb crushes vary, Nick Miller is a doll, I've adored Pharrel Williams since I was about 12 (How does he not age?), I love Poussey Washington, Janelle Monae and I fell in love with Julia Roberts quite some time ago. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">I've never found that I put a label on my sexuality before and not really needed to. I've never found my thoughts on my feelings to be problematic in anyway until
more recently, particularly after reading this </span><u style="color: #222222;">Salty article*</u><span style="color: #222222;"> about a married woman in a hetero relationship realising she's bisexual, in which the
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level. Women are beautiful and so I figure most other women found w<span style="font-family: inherit;">omen
attractive? Isn't that why we have "girl crushes"? Seeing the
comments on this post and ho</span>w many women are in heterosexual relationships like
me but feel attracted to women and feel confused about whether there is a need
to "come out". Seeing comments from bisexual women talking
about how sad it is that there is so much bisexual erasure going on was what got to me a little. So even though I don't feel the need to label myself (partially as it does feel kind of fraudulent coming from a cis woman in a long term hetero relationship) I do feel it is important to open up and not to continue with "just not talking about it".</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">I’m pretty confident in the way that I feel and who
I am attracted to. I am someone that is attracted to people that I feel are
beautiful inside and out. I find humans attractive and I'm probably bisexual. But what I
am not as confident in is how others will perceive it. I'd rather not mention
it because I don't want others opinions on the matter. I don’t want questions
about how I know I’m bisexual if I’ve been with my boyfriend for 12 years. I
don't feel like I need to tell friends and family because if it came up it
would just flow naturally because I'm lucky to have a pretty accepting circle. I don't owe an explanation to anyone. But I feel that I do owe it to others in a similar position to me to share this and to encourage you to read the </span><u style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://saltyworld.net/realizing-im-a-not-really-straight-woman-while-in-a-straight-marriage/" target="_blank">Salty article</a></u><span style="color: #222222;"> as it's much more articulate that this rambling post. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">My boyfriend knows I find women attractive and has
done for a while but we've never talked about it in terms of a label. We've
grown up together, we met when I was 15, he knows me very well. He's used to us
walking through the street and me mentioning how beautiful a girl was that just
walked past. He's used to me sending him photos of Emily Ratajkowski and others on
Instagram. We find some of the same women attractive.</span></div>
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Island season (trashy, problematic show I know but I got sucked in last season) where
friends discussed which guy they found the most attractive. I didn't like any of them. But I definitely liked </span><span style="background: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: #262626;">Siânnise</span><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">, to
me she was the most attractive in that villa. Whether it was to do with her
physical appearance or her hilarious personality, I'm not 100% sure. Some of these kinds of conversations
are where I have realised along the way that not a lot of the women I know find
women physically attractive. Making me question the thought process I had
growing up, that most people are attracted to women. Apparently not. Apparently
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<br /><span style="text-align: start;">If you are relating to this at all, <u><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/bisexual/?f=flair_name%3A%22COMING%20OUT%22" target="_blank">Reddit r/bisexual Coming out</a></u> is a place of so many similar stories!</span><br />
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Follow <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabalexa/?hl=en" target="_blank">@Gabalexa</a></u> for more of this <3<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pin for later: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Exploring my sexuality Pinterest Graphic" height="419" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50236105017_d34bd1dfe3_b.jpg" width="280" /></div>Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-3075756020906515482020-06-10T22:19:00.001+01:002022-03-12T15:02:57.617+00:00Acknowledging White Privilege and What To Do Next.<span style="font-family: inherit;">So I’ve been quiet on here lately. We all know why, I’m
sure. It’s been a time to reflect and learn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What happened to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud
Arbery is tragic. What has been happening for years is tragic. Now it seems
that these names have resulted in so many people waking up to the brutality,
racism and ultimately the inhumanity of the police. I hope. I hope it’s not
another hashtag, I hope this momentum keeps going. I hope that more non-black
people continue learning and waking up to the systemic racism that is in our
society, yes our British society. These things happened in America but as you’ve
read on many placards, the UK is not innocent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve seen the news, read articles and seen lots of social
media posts throughout my lifetime. I’ve been horrified, I’ve been outraged.
But I do remember the first time I was truly distraught about the horror that
was happening, particularly in America. That was with the heart breaking story
of Sandra Bland. I became a little obsessed and I read article after article, I
searched for her name online and on social media waiting to see some justice.
As you probably know, that didn’t come. You can find a <u><a href="http://chng.it/rKqFGhbfNZ" target="_blank">petition for her case tobe reopened here</a></u> which I ask that you please sign. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was probably around this time in 2015 that I did some
learning myself. I know I can do lots more. I know I can continue my learning
and turn this into action not just for this moment, because it isn’t a moment
this is a movement. (I don’t know who that quote is from so please let me know
if you do know, I’ve seen it quite a few times lately).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This particular blog post is not something I intend to share
on my social channels. My voice is not as important as those that need to be
heard right now. But I wanted to post this for myself, for me to collate some
of my flagged learning, for me to have a place to come to to pick up the next
part I will work on. The next show I will watch. The next book I will read. It
is also for you lovely people that follow my blog already. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><a href="https://blacklivesmatter.com/" target="_blank">Black Lives Matter</a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/" target="_blank">Black Lives Matter: Ways To Help </a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234" target="_blank">75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice</a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/support-the-black-lives-matter-movement" target="_blank">Teen Vogue - 11 Thing You Can Do </a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://blog.ed.ted.com/2016/07/25/10-ted-classroom-resources-about-race-in-america/" target="_blank">10 Ted Talks about Race in America</a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community?utm_source=BMH_Guide&utm_medium=Email02&utm_campaign=BMH_Guide">Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community</a></u> <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This of course is not an exhaustive list of resources, this is something for myself and possibly you to refer to when wanting to continue learning. Please take the time yourself to browse some of the websites I linked above. And if you are researching yourself, please listen to black voices! On a final note, DO NOT inbox black people asking what you can do and just google it, they owe you none of their time, they are tired.</span><br />
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Chelsea Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11655465080162488614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2923870163695180356.post-77095987437519923092020-05-25T13:09:00.006+01:002020-08-17T20:42:19.248+01:00Girls Will Be Girls by Emer O'Toole - Review<img alt="Emer O'Toole: Girls will be girls" height="600" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934153102_bd3aeaf85e_c.jpg" width="800" /><br />
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<u><a href="https://bit.ly/2AZGqAe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls Will Be Girls: Dressing Up, Playing Parts and Daring to Act by Emer O'Toole</a></u> is an <b>essential </b>read! I was given it as a present from the lovely <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/missplayground/?hl=en" target="_blank">Anna</a></u> and I read it almost exactly a year ago while in Italy. I have since gifted the book to friends of mine as I feel pretty strongly about everyone giving this book a go.<br />
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Gender stereotypes are everywhere still, Emer uses this book to explore how we perform our gender and how we conform to these norms through <b>a mix of story telling, humour and academia</b>. The book gives the reader the opportunity to take away something new through covering a wide range of topics from the gendered language we use around children in our family to beauty practices and body hair. I know from talking to others that have read this book that their main take away or the part they found most interesting differs to my own, this is because we all experience gender norms but in different ways throughout our lives. This book is <b>thought provoking</b> and I think we need our norms challenging.<br />
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Personally I found this book to be influential and <b>an essential part of my growth as a feminist</b>. It challenged some of the ideas I had and highlighted how ingrained gender norms and stereotypes are. I questioned a few things after reading this book, one of them was removal of body hair. I did a little experiment for myself. I grew my underarm hair after getting back from that trip to Italy and kept it for about 6 months. In that time I wanted to see how other reacted to me and I got quite a few stares in the summer months. I challenged myself a lot and actually took part in a <u><a href="https://www.chelseajadeloves.co.uk/2019/09/21st-birthday-shoot-happybirthdayfiglea.html" target="_blank">lingerie photoshoot</a></u> with my hairy underarms and still felt amazing with a fully grown pit haha. There is a <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B26ckvpDBKl/" target="_blank">video of me on the Figleaves Instagram page</a></u> and I think I may be the only person they have posted with under arm hair! Don't worry, I'm not suggesting you grow your hair, you will probably take something else away. I'm pretty happy because I do now shave my under arms (generally) but I am way more relaxed. I used to panic if I'd forgotten and wouldn't take a layer off if I was hot in case anyone saw my unruly underarms. Now, I literally don't give a crap. I went to a wedding in a pretty dress and hairy underarms, I see that a small achievement.<br />
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This is an <b>insightful, engaging and accessible </b>book. I would highly recommend reading this book and then passing it on to a friend so more of us can join in with bending the rules of our learnt gender norms.<br />
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