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9 PROMISES I’VE MADE TO MYSELF | QUEENBEADY

Jumper c/o River Island | Jeans c/o River Island | Belt c/o River Island | Boots Boohoo | Bag Gucci | Watch Larsson and Jennings | Photography Matt McCormick

Without sounding too braggy, it’s safe to say that 2017 is going to be a hard year to beat. I feel like I’m so raised after such a brilliant 365 days that surely it can’t get any better? They often say that the higher the fall, the greater the hurt. Well, I’m determined not to let that happen. And try as I might, 2018 will hopefully be just as good year as the previous. If not better! By the power invested in me and these 9 promises I’ve made to myself, I’m going to (try) live my best life this year… (more…)

January 7, 2018
THE COSIEST WEEKEND GETWAY AT THE NORTH STAR CLUB, YORKSHIRE | QUEENBEADY

As we made our way down a winding, country road in the dark, stillness of night it was the fairy lights that guided us to our final resting place. With a myriad of twinkly lights, the woodshed and the fire pit were lit up guiding us to where we’d be spending the next two (blissful) nights. It had this, middle of nowhere, completely “at one with nature” vibe as soon as we arrived at the North Star Club in Sancton. I immediately felt at home within moments of arriving.

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January 4, 2018
2017 IN REVIEW | QUEENBEADY

Hat c/o River Island | Coat Matalan (similar) | Jumper c/o River Island | Jeans c/o River Island | Belt c/o River Island | Boots Boohoo | Bag Gucci | Watch Larsson and Jennings | Photography Matt McCormickI wanted to make sure I got one of these posts out before the end of the year. I’m cutting it a little fine, I know. But when I was scrolling through these photos (my last shoot with Matt of 2017) I realised just how far I have come in a mere 365 days. I really thought that 2017 had passed me by as an uneventful year, when really it was possibly the start of something very special. My journey to finding both self-confidence and self acceptance. Two things that have seen me blossom as a more well-rounded human being. Sounds corny really, doesn’t it? However, it’s so easy to look at someone’s blog or social media and think they have it all, but sometimes, deep down it isn’t always as it seems. Luckily, towards the back-end of this year I became truly happy and more accepting of myself and my fate. Which saw me have one of my most successful years to date. (more…)

December 30, 2017
CòSAGACH: THE LATEST LIFESTYLE TREND | QUEENBEADY

Coat c/o FatFace | Jumper Brave Soul ASOS | Jeans ASOS | Boots c/o Rocket Dog | Watch Larsson and Jennings

We’ve had the Danish concept of Hygge (living a simple and cosy lifestyle) and the Scandi term which also translated in to Cosiness. Well, 2018 is hitting us with it’s Scottish counterpart: Còsagach. After a weekend spent at the North Star Club in Sancton earlier in December, I was all about that Còsagach lifestyle – in fact I think I reached peak Còsagach zen if I’m completely honest. (I can’t wait to share our full stay with you soon.) You see, I’m very much in love with the simple things in life. A cosy weekend spent walking in the countryside, followed by a cup of tea next to a roaring fire whilst reading a good book is something I relish in. But sadly, life can be a little too fast paced for my liking that it’s not always possible to indulge in such fantasies.

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December 23, 2017
LAST MINUTE LUXURY CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH BUILDMYGIFT.COM* | QUEENBEADY

Firstly I feel I should say: I FRIGGING LOVE CHRISTMAS. But, I figured you already guessed that by now! There’s not enough hours in the day to watch Christmas Films, drink mulled wine and endlessly decorate the house in all it’s merry glory! Oh no, I’m not done with the Christmas themed content just yet, you will have to deal with me a little bit longer on that front. (I know you’ll be more than glad when it’s been and gone I’m sure!) However, for those who still haven’t accepted that Christmas is little over a week away, some of you may be panicking what to buy for someone you love. That’s where I come in with BuildMyGift.com – a little, luxury hamper gift company that let’s you build your own box of prezzies for that special someone. And if you order before midday on the 19th December they’ll arrive just in time for Santa to deliver! (more…)

December 17, 2017