BLACK & BLANC: January 2018

2018

9.22pm Thoughts on Blogging

Another blogging block, I think this is going to become a thing, a thing that occurs once a year and in January to be precise. To be honest it can be rather daunting trying to find new products to write about, new outfit posts and to be quite frank it can be tiring too. People largely underestimate the time and effort that actually goes into writing a blog post, taking pictures for a blog post then having to edit them also maintaining a blog is incredibly hard too. You strive to make your blog the best, different to the rest always trying to come up with new ways to take photos, write content from a different perspective, switch it up a little but it all comes down to you. Ultimately you have power over the content, the photos and the links you share with your readers so why try to make it like the rest. I mean sure it's cool to follow trends once in a while but it's cooler to be original too but that is a lot easier said than done.

Blogging comes in waves to me, I have great surges of ideas and it's carried through my posts but I also have times like this where I have literally nothing to post but a rant and you know what that is 'okay'. I started blogging to develop and share my interest with you guys and definitely not to stress myself out over what my next post is going to be or when I'm going to take my next pictures or which brand I am going to be working with next. I definitely want to approach my blog in a different manner and create posts I genuinely want to share with my readers but more importantly with myself.

I want to blog about all things fashion and beauty but also about topics or issues or things in general that I am interested in. I want to stick to posting 4 times a month at least but I want to push myself to write more but really and truly I want to stop being so hard on myself all the time for sometimes missing a post or not being overly happy with the quality of my photos because realistically there are bigger and better things happening in the world. This is not a post explaining myself it's just a little reminder to appreciate the blog I have created and nurtured for almost 3 years which is crazy to me.

p.s this is me typing up my thoughts while procrastinating and not completing my contract essay like the good law student I am :)

Instagram | Twitter | BlogLovin'

No comments

, by Sana Ahmad

Aviator Jacket

Miscellaneous Monthly Must-Haves | January

This month for me has been all about making to-do lists and actually completing them, along with completing last minute university assignments while also binge watching Scandal. I feel as though as the months go on I get more and more into fashion, I have been loving colour recently and layering up. There's a few beauty products that have made it to the cut too!

+ Nike Suede SB trainers

I have needed a new pair of trainers for the longest time but I never found a pair I liked the look of nor did I want to opt for a pair that looked similar to a pair I already owned. I like the fact that the sole is white, all my trainers are all-black and so this is a little different.

+ Aviator Faux fur lined jacket - H&M

I have not worn another jacket since I bought this, clearly my wardrobe was in need of a black jacket, I own 2 black coats but not a jacket surprisingly. This pairs well with everything and yes I say that a lot about a lot of clothing but it is true. It is also incredibly warm, sometimes a little too warm and it fits perfectly.

+ Elizabeth Arden liner - Raisin 08

Putting on a lip colour somedays can seem like an effort, wow that really shows how lazy I am with my makeup because on most days Carmex is my go-to. Now this is a muted pink shade and it's a comfortable matte but not an overly drying matte.

+ Mai Couture - Glow - geous trio

I have been wearing less and less makeup just because I cannot be bothered with the whole BB cream, concealer then powder every single day. Recently I've been using just moisturiser along with the bronzer from this trio then the highlighter, brows if I want to and then Carmex. I forgot how much I loved Mai Couture's weightless makeup honestly it is a god send! I urge you all to try this if you like more natural makeup.

+ Constellation Ring - Lisa Angel

I have already mentioned this beautiful ring on a blog post before but I have to tell you I have not stopped wearing this ring ever since it arrived. If you like all thing gold, dainty and with diamonds then I urge you to go take a look at her jewellery, you will not be disappointed.

Instagram | Twitter | BlogLovin'