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  • Inspiration | Lazy Summer Weekends

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    I used to take weekends for granted during school and through University. I don’t think it helped that once I hit 16 I worked most of them and never really got a shot at actually having one. Now, as a working adult living that 9-5 life, weekends are oh so sweet. And there’s just something about Summer weekends that feel even sweeter.

    The sun is out earlier, the birds are tweeting away, but the world isn’t quite awake yet. It’s early but it feels like daytime already. Your bed covers are just the right temperature and for some reason you feel less guilty about scrolling through Pinterest and having a lie-in.

    I wrote a little post recently about magic of Golden Hour, but after reading Michelle‘s comment on that post, I totally agree and figure the sunrise at start of the day deserves some appreciation too. Somehow it feels fresher and more invigorating than the golden rays at the end of the day.

    R.xoxo

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  • Inspiration | Golden Hour

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    My absolute favourite time of day is just before the sun sets.

    Rush hour has been and gone, your dinner has likely settled in your stomach, and the world isn’t quite ready to go to bed just yet. If the sky is clear and cloudless – heck even if it isn’t – golden hour creeps across the world. It’s that magical moment when the sun hits that perfect sweet spot just about the horizon and rooftops creating the most dreamiest shades of blue.

    One of my favourite things to do at that time of the veining is to stop, take a second and just stare at the sky. We spend so much of our time rushing around all day or glued to our phones/computers/tablets that we forget to pause, take a deep breathe and clear your mind. Golden hour is the most perfect time to do this. It’s almost made for contemplation.

    So look to the skies this evening.

    Embrace the last few rays of the day.

    R.xoxo

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  • Inspiration | Just A Splash Of Colour

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    Despite my own monochromatic wardrobe, there’s just something about the peeks of sunshine peeping through the rainclouds and in between Spring showers that seriously has me craving colour. One easy way I want to do this is to slip it a few brighter tones into my make-up routine.

    As a rule – and for simplicity when getting ready in the morning – I tend to keep my make-up routine pretty neutral but I don’t think there’s any harm in adding a splash of colourful eyeliner or lipstick into the mix on evenings out or on the weekend. Right now I’m loving all the idea of a bright bit of eyeliner or eyeshadow with my usual slick of black eyeliner. Neon nails will probably look better with a tan so I’m holding those off until my trip abroad in August. As for lipsticks? I may venture away from my usual reds to try out some pretty pinks shades when the sun shines.

    R.xoxo

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