EthicalBox collaboration

Collaborating with companies is one of my favorite things about blogging; speaking to and working with people who are interested in the same things as me, and being able to share this with my readers. This is what makes this collaboration so special, working with people who share my values.

When I saw that EthicalBox were advertising to work with bloggers on their instagram page, I immediately posted my email for them to get in touch - opportunities like this are definitely unmissable, especially for relatively new bloggers (like me). So I was super excited when I got an email about working with them and promoting their new and improved site!

To ensure that all their stocked products are ethical, they have a range of criteria which any company wishing to sell their products should meet. The minimum which every seller has to meet are: no sweatshops, no child labour and proven respect for core internationally recognised workers rights.
Other than these they have 15 other criteria which some sellers comply by if their products go beyond the minimum standards. (Click on the icons to read more about each ethical criteria.)

Below I've put together my top 9 products which are currently available on the site, I've added a link to the photo so you can go straight to the section where they're all found. 

These dainty jewellery pieces, tribal inspired clutches and leopard print are my absolute faves, not forgetting those fab chelsea boots! 

Supporting ethical brands is 100% worth your time.

March Wishlist

Okay, so after turning 18 last month I am slightly (VERY) broke atm. Why is it that whenever you have no money, you find everything you have been looking for? But I wanted to put together a wishlist of all my March favorites for you lovelies!

I've been lusting over some of these beauties for weeks, but can't afford to splash out any more right now! These are all kind-of essentials for everyday in spring/ nights out; perfect for this month!

If you want to shop any of the above i've got all the links so you can just click and buy:

1. Ted Baker wash bag - http://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-mishely-large-wash-bag-multi/p1853473
2. Mac Cosmetics lipstick in Candy Yum Yum - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl
3. Eco Tools eye shadow brushes - http://www.boots.com/en/EcoTools-Eye-Enhancing-Duo-Brush-Set_1435666/
4. Office lace up heels - http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1976801678
5. Topshop LILY platform sandals (Black) - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/lily-platform-sandals-3499922?bi=1&ps=200
6. Topshop HATTY Cleated sandals (White) - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/hatty-cleated-sandals-4032225?bi=1&ps=200
7. H&M Bikini top - http://www.hm.com/il/product/75542?article=75542-A & Bottoms - http://www.hm.com/il/product/75581?article=75581-A
8. H&M necklace - http://www.hm.com/gb/product/88479?article=88479-A
9. H&M hair clips - http://www.hm.com/gb/product/24857?article=24857-A
10. Miss Selfridge Tres Chic clutch - http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=tres+chic&storeId=12554&productId=18528684&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33055
11. ASOS Sunglasses - http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Round-Sunglasses/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4728505&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3
12. ASOS Animal print clutch with ears - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Zip-Top-with-Ears-Clutch-Bag/15bx6n/?iid=4514206&r=2&mporgp=L1Byb2Qv
13. ASOS Bodycon cut out dress - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Cut-Out-Back-Strappy-Mini-Body-Conscious-Dress/15fils/?iid=4992368
14. ASOS Lingerie set - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Stella-Eyelash-Triangle-Bra/15f9xh/?iid=4977863
15. ASOS Chunky knit bralet - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Bralet-In-Chunky-Knit/15izqu/?iid=4806058

Today is a multiple cups of coffee kind of day

Whilst still trying to get rid of my holiday blues, i've been dreaming of hot weather and days where I don't need to worry about wrapping up warm! So today I bared the cold, stepped out in a t-shirt (goosebumps and all) and got a new outfit post for you guys.

I've been wanting to show off this clutch since christmas, but have sucked at keeping up with my blog because of uni prep and deadlines at sixth form. Sorry! But anyway, this gem is from New Look and I am soo in love. It's actually got tons of space in it and can easily be worn casually during the day - bonus. 

Anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis will have seen I did a Zara TRF post a while back on one of their t-shirts; this is another I got ages ago, which perfectly describes most of my Sundays! I'm not really a t-shirt girl but their simple ones are so on point. 

Okay, these boots are actually perfection. I got them before Christmas but haven't had the chance to wear them yet, so today was my chance to get them out and show them off! Usually I am awful at walking in stiletto type heels, but these are so supportive and I will defo be wearing these while the cold weather lasts! They look so chic with all black, but I wanted to try styling them a little differently for this post. 

Warning: Not to do with my outfit but a personal bit requested about me... 

I was pretty surprised the other day to get an email with the subject 'tattoo', but one of my fab readers wanted me to post a picture on here and explain the meaning behind what I got. Basically, my 18th was on the 3rd and ever since I was 12 I had watched LA ink (Kat Von D's programme) and other tattoo programmes and loved how people were getting pieces of art on their body. 

For year's I had the idea of getting mine and my mum's favorite flowers but I could never decide on mine, plus mum's was a lily which I didn't really want as a tattoo - sorry mum! So we came to the mutual agreement on cherry blossoms; they are known to symbolise power, new beginnings and the passing of things - completely relevant to me! The elephant doesn't really have a meaning, but they have always been my favorite animal and they symbolise strength. Elephant's also are stuck with their trunk, how I feel about my nose, so I guess that has some significance. 

The most important part of my tattoo is the wording, last year for my 17th birthday my parents bought me a ring which has faith written around it, I wear it every day (apart from when my nails look horrible - then I avoid drawing attention to my hands!) but it was really meaningful to me because I was going through a really low point, the past year has really changed me so I wanted to have this with me permanently to remind me that I managed to overcome everything. 

My design isn't finished yet, I need to have the cherry blossom's shaded pink, but I absolutely adore it so far and it can only get better!