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Travel Diaries: 6 Things To Do In The UK In Spring

Spring is that weird time of year in the UK where the weather doesn’t really know what it’s doing. Sometimes you wake up in the morning to gleaming sunshine and other days there is a torrential down pour. If there is one thing I have learnt from my almost 30 years of living in the UK it’s that you can never trust what the weatherman says. However in true Brit fashion, I never let a spot of bad weather get in my way of having a great day. So here 10 things to do in the UK in spring whether it’s a rainy, cloudy, sunny or stormy day.

TravelPoppy MayyApril 3, 2023travel, travel tips, spring travel, uk travelComment

My Top Winter To Spring Transitional Fashion Finds 2023

It’s almost the start of spring, and whilst I am excited for the warmer weather, we’re not quite there in London yet. It’s still that awkward in-between time where if I don’t layer up I’ll freeze but if I wear heavy clothes I am going to overheat on the underground. So what’s a London girl to wear in weather like this?

FashionPoppy MayyMarch 21, 2023fashion, winter to spring fashion, transitional fashionComment

First Impressions: Bleach London Purple Shampoo and Conditioner Review*

Since 2020 haircare has become a big focus for me. Especially now as my hair is finally back to looking healthy after years of damaging it through dyes, straighteners and curlers. For a bit of context, I have been dying my hair in some form or another since the very young age of 10! Yes, you heard that right, I was just 10 years old when I got my first set of highlights. On top of this I also began straightening my naturally curly hair around the same time. For some reason at 10 years old I already hated my hair - but that’s another story.

BeautyPoppy MayyMarch 16, 2023beauty, hair care, hair health, shampoo, conditioner, beauty review, review, first impressionsComment

I Stopped My Skincare Routine For Three Months: Here's What I Learnt

No skincare routine for three months? Are you mad? A year ago, I too would have said the same thing. How can I go on without layering my serums, acids, toners, moisturises, cleansers, masks and exfoliators? Wouldn’t I be risking too much, especially now that I am on the wrong side of 25? How would my skin possible survive? Well, I am actually relived to say that I have completed three months without my skincare routine and my skin is relatively unscathed.

Beauty, LifePoppy MayyFebruary 24, 2023skincare, skincare tips, skincare routineComment

Travel Diaries: My (Sort Of) Travel Wishlist For 2023

There’s no better way to start the new year than dreaming up what adventures it could bring. Now whilst I have a endless travel wishlist - I know it’s not practical to visit them all in 2023. So instead of just putting together a list of countries, I’m putting together a list of experiences I want to have this year. Some can be abroad, some a bit closer to home in the UK and some I can even do in London, where I am living at the moment.

Travel, LifePoppy MayyJanuary 20, 2023travel diary, travel wishlistComment

Why New Year, New Me Isn't Always Good For You

It’s the new year and whilst I am happy to be in 2023, I am not happy about the unnecessary pressure that the new year can bring. For too long we have been bombarded with “new year, new me” rhetoric that is designed to knock our self-esteem in order for us to become vulnerable to whatever it is we are being sold. Be it workout equipment, a diet plan, a self-help book or a training course.

LifePoppy MayyJanuary 8, 2023mental health, new year, personal development, self awarenessComment

Slow Living Autumn Update

It’s been a while. Again, I don’t really have any excuses except for the fact that I was trying to have the best hot girl summer yet. But now it’s bad bitch autumn. My favourite time of year. I love the moody weather, the changing colours, the comfort food and of course pumpkin flavoured everything.

LifePoppy MayyOctober 8, 2022slow lifestyle, slow living, slow paced living, life update, lifestyle, life, autumnComment

Travel Diaries: Plans for the Summer

Summer is well and truly here. With temperatures rising to over 35 degrees, you can be sure that I am going to make the most of it. I don’t know what it is about the sun being out but it entices and motivates me to make more of my day. So this summer I have a little bucket list of things I want to do and I am determined to complete them all before September ends.

Poppy MayyJuly 15, 2022 Comment

Slow Living Update

When you’re intentionally living slowly you don’t expect time to creep up on you. I’m living with more intent now and taking my time - surely the months should feel more drawn out. But they don’t. You can’t trick time. Days, weeks, months and years will still pass all the same. It’s just how I spend that time that has changed.

LifePoppy MayyJuly 8, 2022personal, personal development, personal growth, slow living, slow lifestyle, slow paced livingComment

First Impressions: Aveeno Calm and Restore Skincare Range

Skincare has always been an important part of my daily rituals and routines. Over the years I have found what my skin likes and what it doesn’t like. I’ve learnt that my skin can be senstive and dry whilst still having the occassional breakout and oily t-zone. I occasionally suffer from some rednesss from time to time too, particularly around my nose and cheeks. However, as soon as I think I’ve mastered a routine that has my skin looking it’s best, my skin adapts and doesn’t like it anymore. So, especially now that I’m closer to 30 than 21 I’ve taken it upon myself to try out new routines every so often so my skin doesn’t have time to get too used to products.

Beauty, FeaturedPoppy MayyApril 14, 2022beauty, skincare, sensitive skin, aveeno Comment

March Recap

Over the last few months my writing has felt lost. Well, at least my personal blog writing has. Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words to say or string together thoughts in a coherent enough way to make words beautiful and worthwhile. I haven’t felt much like doing that lately, especially on here.

Poppy MayyApril 7, 2022Comment

How To Overcome Shyness As An Introvert

Like most people who identify as an “introvert” I have struggled with shyness my whole life. I don’t necessarily see being shy as a negative trait, it’s been part of who I am for a while. However in some ways, I think being shy has held me back and stopped me from doing things that I would have otherwise enjoyed. That’s why in certain situations I have learnt to overcome my shyness in order to live a more fulfilled life.

Poppy MayyFebruary 17, 2022 Comment