Mellow Weekend

Jessie Wears

Coat - Charity Shop

Jumper - Topshop

Jeans- Topshop

Hat- Miss Selfridge

Ring- Accessorize 

Bag - Topshop

Shoes- Berksha

Socks - Mellow Weekend

Hello! This morning, when I awoke from a lovely and no-school-tomorrow sleep, it was SNOWING. Admittedly, it only snowed for an hour and then melted shortly after but it was gorgeous whilst it lasted. Today I am debuting these really strange yet amazing socks ... with bandages on *whaaattt* I've seen this socks around a lot lately and have always been intrigued by their look. These beauties are so delicate you barely notice they're on and are a perfect addition to an otherwise boring outfit. Check out Mellow Weekend to pick some up for yourself :)

I hope you enjoyed these wintery, snow melty photos taken *again* by my beautiful friend Ciara. Wish me luck for my Art and Photography GCSE's that start on Monday arghhhh!

-J

empty pages // short story

"It's okay, to let go. It's like throwing away the pages of a really good book".

I stared at him.

"How?"

I was always wondered what it would be like to loose someone. Wondered, yet never wished. Would the pain be sharp like a needle or a dull ache that never goes away? Emptiness drained by tears? Yet I felt nothing. I didn't cry or mourn or laugh at memories or scream or curl away. I went to the funeral and sat at the front turning the whimpers in to an orchestra in my brain. 

I figured I was evil: unable to feel human pain or understand compassion. Robotic even, programmed to ignore. I had a diary, a laptop, a therapist. Pointless. I did my exams and got good grades, I went on holiday and sunbathed and smiled and laughed. Then I came back.

He looked just like Him when he approached me. Same eyes and nose and warmth, but not Him. All at once the pain came crashing down, compressing me, drowning me. I clutched the desk and let my books fall as the tears unified in anger down my cheeks. 

"It's okay", he said standing close but not too close.

I allowed the tears to fall on my top and dampen my neck. 

"It's okay, to let go. It's like throwing away the pages of a really good book."

I stared at him.

"How?"

"You can't keep a book forever. You have the memories and the enjoyment, yet one day, someday you'll have to throw the pages away. The pages contain the memories but do not trap them. The words lift of the page, so really all you're throwing away is an empty shell. And that's okay. "


This photo was just to thought provoking to not write a story about it. Admittedly, this story is kind of  sad. Although,at the same time, kind of happy. Take what you wish from this ten minute musing but remember this, we all write our own books. And sometimes it is okay to throw away the chapters.

Thank you for reading :)

-J

this photo was taken from my tumblr 

Writer's Clutter + Giveway Winner

Over the weekend , in between a mountain of photography prep, my mother and I decided to change my room up a bit. I've always loved the idea of a desk in front of the window where I could look out and dream whilst sketching (or more likely doing homework). We moved my bed, my desk and my wardrobe and I just LOVE the results. I plan to show you the rest of my room soon :)

Now for the giveway winner...It was SO hard to choose just one as I appreciate all of your support. In the end I put three of my favourites in a tea light holder and asked my brother to do the big reveal.

Congratulations BETH from @catchingoptimism

Also thank you to my beautiful runners up @sweetgirl.n and @catching9dreams
All three of your entries were wonderful and thank you for your ongoing support and comments :)

I really do appreciate all the comments and entries from EVERYONE

-J

100 followers + giveaway

G I V E A W A Y

Personalised notebook

x 2 Watercolour art painted by myself

Personalised Letter

Unworn heart lock earrings

2015 bookmark

Small quotes on brown paper

So I have reached 100 followers. WHAT!? To celebrate this exciting figure I have decided to host a giveway for all my Europe followers. This morning I went out in the gorgeous winter sun and took some photos to promote the prize. 

R U L E S

1. You must be following my blog on bloglovin

2. You must live in Europe

3. Comment below what your favourite blog post of mine is and WHY 

The giveway will close after a few days so be quick! I will also put a post on my instagram where you can comment below on there aswell, although you DON'T have to if you have commented on here :)

Good luck loves! Thank you for all the support x

-J