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  • A Minimalist Dream | QueenBeady

    A Minimalist Dream | QueenBeady

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    Whistles Bag | Cashmere Jumper* | White Nike Roche | Fossil Purse | All Saints Belt | Armani Exchange Watch* | Whistles Trousers | Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

    When I look at accounts like Shot from the Street and Me & Orla on Instagram, I sigh. I sigh because they just do “minimalism” so well, and well I, I don’t do it all that good. Every now & then I have a breakthrough though, a garment that I firmly place in my wardrobe which I look at and think “yes, you are the one that I’m going to be able to wear all the time & you will never ever let me down now, will you?” and then I stroke it gently for being so good. And, it’s so great because generally do stay in my life – A turtleneck is for life, not just for Christmas. Then I look to my left and then there’s a pile of well, shit.

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  • Mindfulness Monday #2 | QueenBeady

    Mindfulness Monday #2 | QueenBeady

    Glass Jars

    I hate to sound smug and be that guy, but this whole “mindfulness” thing is working out for me. Never have I felt so “in the now” and enjoying each day. I have hardly thought about the weekend (and we had a jam packed weekend away to look forward to!) that I actually feel like each day really is bringing me something meaningful, despite having to get up for work each day. I was so skeptical of how it would work for me, but it genuinely has made me feel wonderful. I read Sophie’s blog about “self diagnosing anxiety” – I am the same, and whilst I’ve never been to the docs about it, I know hand on heart it is something I have and do have to deal with on a daily basis. The moment my chest tightens and I struggle to take controlled breaths because of one quick, irrational thought I’d feel sick. Now, I take a moment, breath in and out and really concentrate on a positive thought. I can’t tell you how much that has helped me.

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  • Investment Pieces | QueenBeady

    Investment Pieces | QueenBeady

    QueenBeady x Sunglasses Shop

    Marc Jacob Womens Sunglasses C/O Sunglasses Shop | Jumper Primark | Jeans C/O George at Asda | Boots New Look on ASOS | Watch Larsson & Jennings

    Oops. I did it again. I went a fell head over heels in love with a turtleneck jumper, didn’t I? I’ve told you once & I’ve told you twice that this endless, unconditional love for them are just way beyond anything else. Guys, it’s a top that keeps your neck warm. Just understand that for a moment. It basically renders a scarf useless. And for £5 who was going to stop me? Despite the weather being pretty cold we’ve had some real sunny days where the sun is extremely low in the sky. Sunglasses Shop answered my sunglasses shaped whole and provided me with a pair of none other than, Marc Jacobs sunnies. Guys, shit just got fricking real.

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  • Mindfulness Monday #1 | QueenBeady

    Mindfulness Monday #1 | QueenBeady

    Brunch at Ox Club Leeds

     

    Going in to 2016 I didn’t make any New Years resolutions, instead I just said to myself “you need to get to happy & healthy” – so I pondered on how I could enhance my life, I’m slowly making slight changes to my diet again and I am looking to return to the gym (ASAP) but how on earth do I work on being happy? Now it seems such a silly question but I thought about it, I am happy. I enjoy life. But, what I think I meant to say was “appreciate being happy.” When I read Erin Louise Hunts blog post on apps to help with any goals or resolutions an app called “Mindfulness” popped out. I’ve heard a lot of people bleat on about this term & literally did not have a clue what on earth it was.

    Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

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  • Wearing the Faux Fur Fox | QueenBeady

    Wearing the Faux Fur Fox | QueenBeady

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    Faux Fur Stole New Look | Fisherman’s Jumper New Look on ASOS | Jeans C/O George at Asda | Boots C/O Dorothy Perkins on House of Fraser
    BOOM. I’m back, back with my first personal style post of 2016. The weather is literally so up and down at the moment that I cannot keep up with it. One moment it’s mild, the next it’s raining and then Mr Jack Frost comes to play. It’s been a whirlwind of freak nature the last few months. We spent Boxing Day at my in-laws farm wading thigh high in pig excrement and flood water saving pigs, cows and sheep. Luckily all was fine but for my latest post, I wanted to feel a little more, well, glamorous. And as Macklemore once sang “Wearing the (Faux) Fur Fox” from the popular song Thrift Shop, that is what I did.

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