Oh boy its been a hot minute, but uni kicked in so suddenly with essays and work and blah blah. I pinky promise to settle into a blogging routine soon.
I've been at uni for almost 10 weeks now. 10 weeks of independent woman living in the big city. Living away from home makes it so much clearer who and what you rely on and what things you couldn't live without. And as uni offers come pouring out for next year, I thought I'd share some of my uni lifesavers that aren't included on any 'to pack' lists.
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| Fjallraven Kanken Laptop Pack |
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| To Do List- Sink or Swim designs Mini Whiteboard - Wilko |
I also have a mantra written on my whiteboard in my Mum's handwriting saying-
"The option is mine, in every moment, to chose peace over panic."
Filling your room with positive affirmations like that is completely invaluable and so helpful if you're struggling. So I love having stuff like that written on my whiteboard when I'm struggling with anxiety.
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| Mirror - Matalan |
For the narcissist inside me, this mirror is possibly my fave thing in my uni room. Make-up lovers know the importance of good lighting when you're applying your daily face, so a mirror you can move around you room is definitely a good investment when you have absolutely no idea where the light will settle in your new home. Also, you get some banging nonchalant uni desk selfies.
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| Plastic Drawers - Aldi |
On a similar note, plastic drawers are life. Not the most aesthetically pleasing but so so essential as uni rooms normally have the bare minimum storage. Going from having a dreamy, organised make-up drawer to a room without the space for it broke my little beauty blogger heart a bit, so these drawers have healed the wound a bit. Having somewhere to easily store and organise your products will help keep your room so so much neater but everything is still on hand and easy to access rather than having to rummage through a make-up bag. I have yet to go in a room that doesn't have a set of these drawers so you know... student essentials.
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| Platform plimsoles - New Look |
I love these shoes. I bought them with the intention to wear them only on a night out, but they've gradually crept into my daily attire as they're just so comfy and still give me a bit of height. When you have to do a 30 minute walk to uni everyday, comfort is essential but that doesn't mean you have to look grim. Wearing these has made me want to invest in some proper trainers and I'm all heart eyes for the Adidas Originals Superstar snakeskin ones ooof
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| Top - H&M Trousers- H&M Sandals - New Look |
Similarly, a throw away pair of shoes is a must. Going out shoes are bound to become sticky, gross messes by the end of the night so having a pair of shoes you only wear out and don't care about ruining makes life so much easier and less stressful. For me, I always wear these new look sandals which I've had for years and know won't do me another summer season. They're old, comfy and giving me some height, so an all-round 10/10 boogie shoe.
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| Top - vintage Culotte Jumpsuit - New Look Coat - Vintage Shoes - Plimsoles as above |
Talking bout nights out, day to night clothes will help you cut down on the amount of stuff in your wardrobe so much and aid that swift turn around ready for the sesh. I've been looking for a black culotte jumpsuit for so long as I think they're so flattering on people with my shape and I FINALLY found one in New Look. I'm wearing it out either on its own or with a sheer top under, and over a striped t-shirt or jumper for a daytime look. Like I said before, storage is minimal so anything to cut down the amount you own is essential.
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| Fur coat- Mooch Vintage |
Coats coats coats, you all know I love a good coat and layering season is back baby. My newest, and possibly now, my fondest edition is this glorious vintage fur coat. It is real fur which is a bit problematic when I'm veggie, but buying second hand fur doesn't contribute at all to the industry so is completely fine is that's the look you're after. Since getting this coat, fur coats have been everywhere just saying *cough* trendsetter *cough*. But saying warm is again a must when you're walking everywhere and cant reply on the "can you come pick me up?" text to your mum. However, don't make the mistake I did of bringing 5 coats to uni but not a single waterproof one...
So they're the things keeping me alive at the moment, what could you not living without?
PS. KILORAN is looking for contributor for the next issue, so hit me up if you want to be involved!
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