Best of 2015

So I am a bit late to the party but Happy New Year guys!! I hope you all enjoyed the celebrations!
2015 has been a pretty good year for me, so I wanted to do a little round up and document all my favourite bits.

Lake Bled Slovenia

Last Term at Uni
Although it was emotional saying goodbye and I still miss Newcastle all the time, the last 6 months at University were by far the best. Living with 3 of your best friends is so much fun and we shared a lot of fab times together. I celebrated my 21st in March, but I think my friends 21st at the end of term was a highlight. We organised a surprise bouncy castle to take over our back garden for the day and had one final farewell party with all our close friends, before heading into Newcastle at night. The weather was gorgeous, so the following day we spent sunbathing and eating fish and chips on Tynemouth beach, the best hangover cure.

Graduation

In July I graduated with a First Class Honors Degree and I was over the moon!! I couldn't quite believe it but what made it even more special was that I got to share the day with all my close Uni girls as we were on holiday together in Portugal when we found out the news. We were all very happy as you can imagine so there was lots of girls screaming around a pool followed by lots of cocktails to celebrate!

Graduation day itself was filled with more celebrations back in Newcastle with friends and family and was just the perfect end to the best three years. Cliche I know, but it's true.

Inter-railing

After Graduation I went inter-railing around Europe with 3 fab girls and had the most incredible time! From Rome to Amsterdam, we visited 10 countries in total and somehow always managed to find ourselves in hilarious situations and made some pretty cool friends along the way. We already plan to go back to Croatia this summer and I really hope that this happens!

So  cheers to 2016 and lets hope it will be filled with lots more happiness, fun and adventures!

Mary xo

Graduate Life

So its officially Autumn and I can't believe how quickly life has gone since I donned my graduation gown and said goodbye to Newcastle University forever.(well this is not entirely true I visited my 3rd year friend last week to party away my worries and it was fab) But after returning home again, reality has hit me. I am no longer a student where life is fun and carefree and my biggest decision was what I will be drinking for pre-drinks. For the first time in forever I have no set path to follow, no direction and all that seems to be ahead of me is adult responsibilities and a 9-5 (if I can get one).

I've been applying for grad jobs now since the start of September and the unemployment job hunt can be disheartening, especially if you keep getting knock backs from applications that you spent ages applying for, and you soon come to realise that merely having a degree, won't land you your dream job.

But I think during this confusing transitional period, it is important to remain positive and remember a few things and this is advice I need to hear too.
Try not to compare yourself to others, I know this is not easy when all over social media it seems like your friends are winning at life with their perfect 9-5 job straight out of university. But why waste time worrying and comparing, just do you, everyone's different.
You are not alone, there will be many other graduates who are in exactly the same position as you and who are all probably feeling the same.
If you are unsure what you want to do. It's okay. Take time to relax and really decide what you want as this is a big step and you don't want to rush into your future. Also when you finally do get a job, I'm pretty sure you will look back and miss these days, not setting an alarm for work everyday, free days to do whatever you please and if like me you have moved back home, spending time with your family again. It's not all bad. Make the most of it, read a book you have been meaning to read, get fit and just enjoy being young before adult life takes over.
Not having a plan can also be exciting as who knows what you will be doing in a couple of months time. I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason, so do not worry if you don't have everything figured out yet or have not yet landed that illustrious grad job, just enjoy the ride and keep on going. Lastly have fun, who want's to be a boring adult anyway?

Hope you enjoyed this post, is anyone else feeling the same after graduation?

Mary x

END OF AN ERA: Leaving University

So I have been meaning to write a post for a while but it seems life took over, that being university life and my last ever term as a student.

Having moved out of my student flat in Newcastle and graduation only around the corner, University is well and truly coming to an end and I can't quite bring myself to accept it. It just cant be. Sorry, this post might be a tad emosh.

After two months of living in the library, the weeks after exams were definitely worth it, celebrating with a continuous whirl of partying, dancing, drinking, beachin' and sleeping. The greatest way to top off what has been, without a doubt, the best three years of my life. Newcastle will always have a special place in my heart, holding some of the fondest memories that I will always look back on. 

Some of the things I will miss..

• SOHO and all those blueberry trebles.
• Jesmond- The student area where everyone lives on your doorstep, all located around ozzy road, the strip of bars in the middle of jesmond. Hello happy hour.
• Jesmond tesco and the game me and my flatmates used to play of first person to spot someone wins.
• Zapatista burritos to get me through the day 
• My lecture crew and going to the pub for a roast between lectures. 
• Raiding Primark for all those wednesday night dance socials, aliens, grannies, you name it.
• Getting ready for nights out whilst boogieing to our fave tunes on the speakers. Kid ink-Show me remix I am looking at you.
• Flares. The cheesiest and best dancefloor ever
• Sausage sandwiches from daniela's, the perfect hangover cure.
• Tynemouth. Beautiful sandy beach only 20 mins drive away
• Dance society and the tour to croatia 
• Tup tup. My dancing ground for the past three years and the place that has all the mems.
• Tequila shots on my birthday morning.
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But most of all I will miss the people who have made my time at Uni so fab over the past 3 years.

freshers reunited aww

 Love you all xxxxxxx

So for now it is time to start letting go of Newcastle, but that doesn't mean I am going to face the real world just yet. I am escaping reality for a little bit longer as I am going travelling around Europe for a month! I cannot wait to leave and will be sure to share all my experiences on here when I come home. 

So here's to the future.

I'm going to leave you with a cute quote which I really like

Mary xo

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Best things about going back to UNI after a break

I love uni! It really is the best time of your life and after an extremely long Christmas break at home this year, I am desperate to return to my uni bubble. I shouldn't be complaining though as the only reason I have been able to stay at home for so long is because I have no exams wooo
However, I did find out yesterday that I have an essay I really should be doing, but, as I am the queen of procrastination I have decided to write this blog post instead.

1. Flatmates
You get to live with your besties all day everyday. They get you and you get them. When you are finally reunited after what seems like forever, nothing has really changed and everything just goes back to normal which is FAB. Living with 3 girls there is always someone around and only a door away if you need a gossip, bitch or someone to watch the new episode of Broadchurch with(how amazing is this show!?)

2. Spontaneity
Going out at home seems to take years of planning and often leads to staying in as nobody can be bothered to make the effort. But, at Uni this all changes and deciding to go out at 10pm is spontaneous and easy, and these nights often turn out to be the best!

3. DRUNK FOOD
One thing I have definitely missed is our drunken toast parties after a night out. It tastes sooo good at 3.30am and you never feel guilty because well, you were drunk.

4. Being lazy
and not being judged. At home you are constantly being made to feel guilty by your parents for not doing anything and you will get a disapproving look if you are still in your pj's when they come home from work. But at Uni it is just one constant sleepover and if you wear your pj's nonstop and don't leave the house for a couple of days no-one will really judge you. YAY

5. Getting ready for nights out
Now don't get me wrong I love the nights out but actually getting ready for the night out itself can sometimes be a little more exciting. Especially when you live with 3 girls and our rooms are only a few metres apart. You can have the music as loud as you want, you can drink whilst getting ready and you can decide as a group either heels or flats??

6. Routine
As well as all the fun things, it is nice to get some routine back in your life. Spending 24/7 in your house can get a bit boring and so I am looking forward to getting back to normality and having something to with my days.  

So yes take me back to uni please,(preferably when everyone has finished exams)so we can party and drink and forget that this is our last proper term at Uni because that makes me sad :(

Hope you enjoyed this random post! I would love to hear if anyone else is currently at Uni and whereabouts?

Love mary xo

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6 reasons why I love Halloween

eeeek I love Halloween, its one of my favourite celebrations so I just had to write a post about it, even if it is two weeks away! We are also hosting a Halloween Pres at our Uni flat on the night so this will sure get me in the mood.

1. Fancy Dress
I absolutely love dressing up and I am one of those people who likes to go all or out and be creative with what I have, rather than spending a fortune on a ridiculous costume. I think its all about the little touches. Normally I like to go scaryish with my costume but this year I am being a tiger(bit random). I just love doing exciting makeup so with this I get to attempt tiger face paint and go a bit zoo project-esque on the body. I also have black contacts from last year. I may do a post on my outfit and face so you can see how it turned out!

 How cool is this skeleton face paint!

2.Pumpkins. 
I love the smell, the childhood memories they bring back, scraping the pumpkin seeds out of the bottom (is this weird?) Each year I get so excited to buy one and come up with a creative design to carve out and doing it with a group of your friends is always great fun.

3. Horror movies. 
Name any horror film and I have probably seen it, Psycho, Halloween, The Conjuring, I am a horror movie kind of girl especially around this time of year. Surprisingly it is one of my fave film genres, I dunno what it is about being scared so much that I like, I think it is the adrenaline high! I'm desperate to watch the newly released 'Annabelle' at the cinema, will have to drag one of my friends to come watch it with me. 

Has anyone seen this film? let me know

4.  Autumnal weather. 
The weather has definitely changed recently, there is a nip in the air and I like the fashion that comes with it. Autumn introduces layering and wrapping up and most importantly scarves, loads of scarves, especially tartan! I am obsessed with that pattern.

looove my new scarf from new look

5. Candy. 
I'm not American no, but I feel candy sums up the category of sweets and chocolate pretty well and if like me, as a child you went trick or treating annually then you will remember the endless amounts of sweets and chocolate that comes with Halloween. So now technically an adult and too old to go trick or treating (cry) I will have to stock up on lots of candy all for myself just cause its Halloween.

6. Parties. 
Who doesn't love a Halloween party!? Alcohol, face paint and all my uni mates together, it couldn't get better. Having it at ours also means we have an excuse to decorate the flat all Halloween themed, better get shopping...

This is the goal

Hope you liked this post! 

Mary xo

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SUNDAY QOTD-back to reality

Another week has gone by and after a week of non-stop going out(this needs to stop) I am all snuggled up in my Uni bed with my fairy lights on ready for some sleep! I'm quite sad as I feel tomorrow is truly back to reality with a full week of lectures and actually having to think about my future(nooo)I have had such a fun two weeks not having to think about anything, with the hardest decision being what I was going to cook that evening. I wish Uni only consisted of going out all the time and having fun, but that's life and a detox is definitely in order. I'll let you know how it goes next week.. I am deffo still a fresher at heart and do not want to accept I am a third year. So its not a quote this week, I just liked this picture and it really sums up how I am feeling 

I feel this is a bit of a depressing post as I do have lots of fun things to look forward to aswell, like for one thing 21st's, everyone is turning the big 2 1 this year and who doesn't love an excuse to dress up all fancy. I have one coming up in a few weeks however this one is fancy dress and I am going as a troll doll..pictures will be posted.

Mary xo

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MY FAVE FAKE TAN

Hellooo, its been a while! It seems Uni has already taken over my life and going out all the time has really put a pause on the blogging! But I'm back and after all my nights out it has led me to find the most perfect fake tan!

I am an avid tanner and I live by the quote 'Life is better with a tan'. it just is. Now we have moved into autumn this is something I definitely had to invest in. I have tried many fake tans over the years and none compare to this one: XEN TAN absolute dark luxe. Don't be scared by the ultra dark label as it comes out a gorgeous olivey brown and definitely not orange like some other products. It is really easy to apply I use a tanning mitt, put it on the night before and and the next morning you just wash it off in the shower and you are left with a streak free 'just come back from holiday' tan. The price tag is pretty hefty but I bought mine from feel unique for £24.99, so less expensive than boots which sells it for nearly £10 more! It also lasts a really long time about 5 days and fades evenly. If anyone is looking for a really good fake tan than go try this I promise its good :)

Me with the fake tan on (excuse our matching outfits)

mazzle xo

UNI ROOM TOUR

So this is exciting I'm all moved into my new uni flat for 3rd year and I've been reunited with all my uni gals :) I thought I would share some pics of my uni room as I do love it and have tried to make it as pretty and homely as possible! It is quite a small room, I got the short straw but I am happy with how it looks and I'm excited to live in it now. 

 I love how cosy my fairy lights make my room!

A close up of some items:

 Picked this fancy glass up from Primark for £2.50- great pre-drink cup! I also couldn't resist the pink glitter

 Made this cute pug picture just by printing off the photo from the internet and buying a cheap ikea frame- I think it looks quite effective

 love my Cheshire babe mug that my mum got from the hollies farm shop

 old photo frames and 3 candles: love candle from next, Yankee candle that smells of krispy creme donuts (incredible) from Debenhams and the far pink one from Primark for £1.50!

 My organised makeup storage which is great for all my lippies and this was pretty cheap from ebay!

 I also bought this cute jewellery stand from ebay, think it may be a bit crowded though

 Made both these frames to fill up my room and they are all filled with so many memories

 Plant pot from Ikea that I turned into a stationary holder and a love heart from Dunelm

And finally my cushions which I think tie in with my bedding really nicely and I especially love the middle one its so pretty!

I hope you like what I have done with my room, 

Let me know what you think in the comments below?

Mary xo

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