10 secrets to a good year

I've been feeling rather tired these days subsequently....due to endless and I mean endless amounts of homework. Ahh you MUST cherish the years leading up to Year 11 it's not all that fab when you get there , haha!I also recently watched this film Upside down with Kirsten Dunst which was amaze and really recommend it. Anyway, most of my friends have been complaining non-stop recently about how they have been having a dull time ever since school started which I guess is the case for most people. I up until this year have had a love/hate relationship with school and was either really happy or really sad but I have decided that I wanted to really cherish my last school year in Dubai so I have been really trying to make the most of it. So I was inspired to make this post haha, here are my tips for the perfect year xx

1/Go on a Ferris wheel from time to time, especially at night.

2/Practice Yoga. I do yoga every morning for 10 minutes, it helps me feel less tired and gets me into a good mood for the rest of the day!

3/Go for runs on the beach. I'm planning to go for a run tomorrow at 5am if I can be bothered to wake up, haha we'll see.

4/Eat watermelon! Or drink it because watermelon juice is the best.

5/Find a good read

****6/Go on Swings whenever you feel down*****

Its my number 1 fav thing to do EVER EVER EVER, It's really therapeutic and makes me feel like a child again :)

7/ Eat outside 

8/ Speak your mind. 

So important! Honestly this is one of the best advice I can give you, say what you feel and don't feel bad or dumb or stupid.

9/ Eat sweets  - life's too short and sweets always make things better.

10/ Buy yourself roses. 

I do it all the time, roses are my favourite flower and I feel so special whenever I buy myself roses, it's lovely to receive them from people but why should we only rely on others to gift them to us.  Roses are beautiful and make me feel pretty too haha, so every now and again I will buy myself roses and no its not lame! Its lovely to gift things to yourself, I mean why not?

And with that I wish you all a lovely year or whatever is left of the year!
Hannah
xx

6 things every girl in her teens should know

Your teenage years are a vital time period in any girl's life: you could even say it is somewhat of a transition period, when a girl figures out who she really is and what it takes to evolve into a woman. It's during these very years that we find ourselves learning what it really means to 'grow up'. Whilst juggling exams and early morning alarm wake ups it can be extremely easy to misplace the sunnier bit of life. However, this all being said, your teens can actually turn out to be some of the best years and for this reason I have put together a list of 6 things every teenage girl should know to make sure we make the most of our opportunities and never let go of any moments in these fundamental years!

1. Learn To Spend Wisely: Most girls begin to dip into taking care of their own finances at this age. Learning how to manage a budget for everything you need, can be difficult. In my experience, I have found out that by monitoring your monthly income and listing out what you want can actually aid you to better understand what you’re spending on and how long it will take you to save up for other things you want. It is also important not to go bananas every time you get 200dhs, learn to budget to make things easier in life later...
   
   
2. Get Interning: Your teen years are a prime time to start interning. Not everyone has figured out what they want they want to be in life. I can say that I have no clue. If you get somewhat as a seed of interest in a certain career path...intern! Intern with a company that fulfils what you want to be when you are older. For example if you want to be a lawyer, go talk to a law firm and ask for an internship opportunity. Interning is great because not only does this give you some work experience you can put on your CV, it also opens your mind to that business and will help you formulate the decision if you would like to stick to this career path so that you can take on more internships in this field to get broader experience! It's also a no brainer that it will help you cancel out the job paths that you don't want...like interning with one8one helped me to realize that I never ever ever want to be a secretary but working for a magazine would not be a complete no-no for me. Give it a chance!
   
   
3. Embrace Friendships: It is vital to realize that guys will come and go, but girls will be there for you forever!  Best friends are like four leaf clovers, hard to find and luck to have....and if you ask me, losing a best friend will be much much much harder than losing a boy.
   
   
4. Keep Your Skin Looking Youthful: Teenage years are well...a bit of a up-down-hill for skin. Your hormones are going wild and this has an impact on your skin...your skin may look 'bad' or youthful and good...However, what your skin looks may not be what it will look like in years to come. But! It will help to determine what it will look like...sooooo, 1) wear sunscreen to prevent wrinkles coming in faster than they need to, 2) never sleep with makeup on and 3) Always moisturize and have a good skin care routine. Your skin will thank you later!
5. Be sure to not repeat the same mistakes: People will often tell you that your teens are a time to make many mistakes. But what’s important to remember is not actually making mistakes, but rather learning from the lessons these mistakes teach us. Take everything as a lesson learned and promise yourself it won’t happen again. 
6. You are not an oldie: Please remember to never lose sight of yourself. You grow up a ton in your teens, but you’re still young to have loads of fun! You’ll have lots upon lots of time to grow up. Be weird and goofy and go on crazy adventures! These are the memories you’ll embrace when you look back on these beautiful years.
   
   

I hope these little bits of advice inspire you take on your teens full-throttle!
Hannah

xx

Travelling comfy meets chic!

So as it is the winter break, many of us well be travelling back home. I am a strong believer that you should still aim to look neat & presentable in an airport...And, even though wearing sweats/jogging trousers at airports are a massive fashion faux pas in the eyes of many...I choose to differ.They keep you warm, they are comfortable and they can look cute. Take that Fashion Police!

Dark wash jeggings and leggings are super! Not only can they cover up any embarrassing spills from aeroplane food (I am the clumsiest person I know) but they are also very comfortable and flattering.

I would recommend wearing socks...no thank you to walking barefoot across the floor of the metal scanner. Plus they are a lifesaver on chilly planes! Brrrrrr.....which leads to me to my next tip: wear a scarf for added warmth and to amp up the cuteness factor!

PLEASE do not wear layers of bracelets. In fact, avoid wearing jewellery full stop whilst travelling....there is 99.99999% you will be asked to remove it.

Safe flight and kisses!
xx

Loving all things gold!

Many have noticed my uncontrollable urge for all things gold and sparkly. So, like a moth to a flame, it is no wonder that gold jumpers have captured my heart and always make me whimper as I stroll past designer shops selling delicious pieces that I simply cannot afford...

I have fallen deeply, madly in love with gold clothing this year. Weird, as I used to HATE gold as a child...There's just something so dashing about it that I absolutely adore for daytime wear. It exudes an air of practical elegance, which I absolutely love. Not only is it a universally flattering colour, it also lends a romantic feel for winter.

How to: Denim on Denim

Just a few years back, if you were spotted sporting head to toe denim, I assure you,eyebrows would be quick to soar like para glides. But what was once a fashion faux pas, has slowly devolped itself into a now chic sartorial trend.I love the whole feel of a head to toe denim ensemble, especially when it incorporates a chambray shirt! It also seamlessly weaves itself into layering, which is another trend I love for fall this year. No doubt, you're efforts will equal nought.

A lot of people think that your shades of blue have to match. But they don't! Personally, I love pairing different washes of denim together. I think two-toned looks are more interesting and a cool spin on the trend...Be careful though, do not over board on different washes...I would keep it to a maximum of three!

Pairing distressed cuts with cleaner pieces is another way you could choose to sport the trend. It simply screams sugar and spice - j'adore j'adore j'adore!

Hannah

xx

Eid... day one!

So happy that it is finally the hols! Been looking forward to this...since day 1 of school, ahh :D Cannot believe its finally half term! I hope you have all had a lovely week and a wonderful time at school but I think we all needed a break!

Also, it's Eid today so Eid Mubarak everyone! Went out for a lovely brunch and now I am helping my sister and dad pack because there are going away for 3 days *PARTY*...hahaha, no I'm only joking :') Here are some pictures from today...I really need to go out and buy dresses that are not black...I mean I do have other coloured dresses, but I don't know why I keep wearing my black ones...hahahaha! On non school uniform day, my french teacher called me a 'little goth' hahahah :) but I was wearing a brown belt...so was not all black and today I wore a cream cardigan and cream shoes!

I hope you all you have a fab day!
Lots of love,
Hannah
xx