Friendship and Support

Having good friends, in my opinion, is a key aspect to a happy life. They are there to support you when things go wrong, smile with you when things are going write, and who you turn to with your problems.

I felt the need to write this blog post, because a lot of stuff has happened in my life recently (which I'm not going to go into detail) which has meant I have needed a lot of support from my friends, and where better to post it than here, as this blog has so many lovely 'authors' that i class as some of my closest friends. (Hello mad hatters)

Having being removed from school for health reasons, I don't get to see my friends every day, something that I'm struggling to cope with. I hate being at home on my own and having no interaction with anyone, quite frankly it sucks. Teenagers are supposed to be going out all the time hanging with their friends and having parents who say 'you never spend anytime at home' but my moms desperate for me to be able to go out, go shopping and see my friends  but i mentally cant bring myself to do it, i do try. This means i rely on having friends who make an effort to come and see me, and I'm so thankful i do. I have some lovely friends who message me everyday and see how I'm doing, and include me in things even if i say no each time, its nice to feel included. they could have easily left me and not bothered, but they haven't and I'm so grateful.

*source*

Having the right support network is vital when your trying to recover from something such as mental health,people don't realise how hard it is to socialise, I'm lucky enough to have friends who understand and invite me round or on a walk as they know i struggle in places with other people. I have Philippa who texts me everyday, calls and asks if she can come round (to which she comes with chocolate, top best friend right there)and face times me all the time. I make sure i tell her how much having her support means to me, because without her i don't know if i would be where i am.

Of course things like this make you realise the people who cant handle you at your lowest point- I'm not going into this- but although its hard that's okay. why have people around when your on a high, for them to disappear when you are on a low. 

What I'm tying to say is, look at your friends and whoever is there for you constantly, text them, thank them, tell them how much you appreciate their love, make them appreciate you.

Have happy thoughts, Ella

*this blog post is dedicated to Pip, Charlotte, Issy, Tilly, Hannah, Emma, and Molly.

MAC Lipsticks!

Hello,
Today, as i'm wrapped up in blankets in my room with the fairy lights turned on, one of the dogs cuddling with me and listening to a long playlist full of christmas music, with snow forecast later in the week, I felt like I should try and get a blogpost up! I want to do plenty of Christmas posts over the next month (in case you don't follow me on instagram I love christmas, it's my favourite time of year!) but didn't know where to start! I'm sure a lot of you love a good lipstick just like me, and so I thought I would show you my MAC lipsticks today! You could put a lovely lipstick on your christmas list or even buy yourself or a friend one as a present!

I have four MAC lipsticks, they are £15.50 so I try to resit buying them but sometimes you should reward yourself for the hard work you do!

Creme Cup

Creme Cup was my first lipstick from mac, it's a beautiful pinky nude with a cremesheen finish so it's quite moisturising on the lips! It's a staple in most people's collections and you won't find many people who haven't heard of it.

Kinda Sexy

Kinda Sexy is the lipstick I wore to my y11 prom. It's matte so it's very long lasting and is my favourite nude, that i'd say (after comparing swatches people have done) is a pinker version of Velvet Teddy.

Studded Kiss and Ruby Woo

Ruby Woo is a classic blue toned red (it makes your teeth look very white!) that is another staple in many people's lipstick collections. It's retro matte which means it's even more matte than your usual matte formula and  therefore is even more long lasting!

Studded Kiss is a beautiful dark red, perfect for berry lip lovers! It's a matte lipstick so, like the others it's going to last well, this is great for if you're going out and don't want to have to constantly be checking and reapplying your lipstick!

I hope you enjoyed this blogpost, what are your favourite MAC lipstick shades? Please leave me some christmas blogpost suggestions so we can all get into the christmas spirit together!

lots of love,

Emma xxx

Autumn at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

As today is Remembrance Sunday, and the Poppies you might remember from the Tower of London last year are in Yorkshire Sculpture park at the moment, I thought it's be the perfect time to share some of the photos I took when I went to Yorkshire Sculpture Park a couple of weeks ago. It was a beautiful day.

I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my photos from the Sculpture Park, I took a lot more and you'll see me post some of them on Instagram (@_emma__c and @autumn.skies_) so make sure you're following! If you get the chance to visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park, please do, it is lovely!

Don't forget to buy a poppy to pin onto your jumper or coat as well, it's an important cause to support.

Lots of love,
Emma xxx