My favourite fashion season is here and with the shops brimming with all things black, leather, puffas, shearling, hats and boots - I'm excited! Today I'm wearing one of the key pieces this AW - the lined biker jacket. I don't know about you but for me when life is hectic, the last thing I want to be doing in the morning is wondering what I'm going to wear! This is one of them 'throw-on' pieces that you will live in and will keep you looking stylish and on-trend with minimal effort. This AW essential is available to shop now at www.ontrend.eu/ Jacket - OnTrend.eu
Leather look trousers - H&M Sweater - H&M Boots - H&M Photos by Greg Dalleau
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I wrote this on the first night of my holidays and as amazing as my week away in the gorgeous South of France, it’s wasn't totally free of worries and anxious thoughts. If you've been following for a while you'll know I do deal with a bit of anxiety as so many people do. I've learned that it generally means something is coming - and even though it's actually probably something amazing, your body isn't quite sure and basically goes into fight or flight mode to protect you. I’d been so excited about taking a week off for ages – I literally didn’t sleep for two days before! I’d been rushing around all week cramming in meetings, tying up many loose ends, getting ready and making sure I could see my family before I go as it was my Dads birthday. I suppose I’m just taking a second to tell myself and you, if happen to struggle with the same thing – that although it’s not pleasant it always happens for a reason. Since I’ve been back in Dublin things have been nothing short of nuts. It’s really been the first time that I’ve taken control of my life and decided to do what makes me happy – and it’s been amazing. More than amazing. Building my own life for myself has given me so much absolute joy and happiness. I think that that’s something that those who choose to build their lives around others will never understand. I love everything I’m doing and sometimes I pinch myself at what I’ve realized for myself. Trust me, if you want to do something – just do it! The power is always in your hands. In saying all of that though, it’s not easy, as nothing worth having ever is. Starting my own marketing consultancy business from scratch is something that sometimes I don’t even believe that I’m doing! I spent a long time very unsure of which direction to take working all the random jobs of the day(best thing I ever did by the way) So I really am mega-proud of it. But of course it brings with it all the stresses and pressures that come hand in hand with any business. Also, a quick note for any young person thinking about being their own boss – In the beginning, you will really have to push to be taken seriously in whichever industry it is. I’ve definitely learned that you need to have 100% belief in what you have to offer and have a really “don’t take no shit” attitude if you want to develop a reputation as a business person. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter what age you are – it’s your experience and know-how that counts. As well as that, I’ve also found a new love in the form of this blog, and I want to try and spend as much time on it as I can. My housemates think I’m bonkers when I’m loving life on my laptop at about 3am! But I love it and it makes me happy, so lack of sleep seems to me like a worthy sacrifice (although my body tends to disagree when my alarm goes off haha!) I know this post is a little bit all over the place from anxiety to business to passions but I feel like they sort of go hand in hand. Working on building your best life will inevitably bring with it stresses, sacrifice and sometimes that feeling of being all too much …. But it will also be the greatest gift you will ever give yourself. Building the life of your dreams will be the most incredible journey you will ever take. As for the anxiety, if you are experiencing it like I have and still am - it is your body's reaction to a period of transition and uncertainty and it will pass. This is for you and for me ... "Sometimes it's about risking everything for a dream that no one can see but you ..Safe in the knowledge that everything will be ok in the end. Much better that ok in fact. Until then, enjoy the madness, soak up the experience, and enjoy it for exactly what it is- the greatest adventure of your life. Until the next one, Chat soon, Yasmin xx Top - Primark
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