When Life Gives you Lemons...

Hey all!

This year, I have set out to be more positive and happy, as I feel the past few years of my life have been consumed with sadness. I have got both my health and priorities back on track, and I decided that it was about time I chose happiness!

I am planning on starting a new blog series where I share either a tip, or something I have done the past 9 months or so, which have boosted my confidence or made me just a more positive person in general. But today, I wanted to talk about a little saying that has helped me get through these past few weeks.

                                        Photo Courtesy- www.sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.com

 

Thanks to the beautiful Louise, (sprinkleofglitter) I was able to find a picture for this blogpost and have had it set as my phone background for weeks.

 

Sometimes, we can't control what life gives us and we can't control whether we have a day of good or bad luck, but we can decide what our mentality is, and our attitude towards the events that we are faced with. I think that it's natural for us to sulk, or moan or get angry when things do not plan out how we hoped they would, but you have to take yourself out of the situation and ask 'is it worth it'?

 

Is this small upset something that should consume our day, or week? Is it something that you can over come? I think that, initally, you need to approach a negative situation logically- what exactly has gone wrong and how can you either fix it, or try and correct it.

 

This simple saying truly helped me last week. I have been working on my textiles coursework for months now, and one day after school, I stayed for a few hours and added some new slides which I was very content and pleased with. To cut a long story short, the power in the class room I was working in, got turned off by the caretaker and technician, despite them seeing me working in the class room and failed to warn me that they were planning on cutting off the power chord- (how ridiculous?)! They were rude towards me, mocking me and not helping me when I asked for advice on how to sort my computer out, and questioned whether my document was safe. Turned out I lost that copy of my presentation and was left with an old and unformatted power point, with many missing slides. I was furious and honestly could feel the back of my neck burning up in anger! I had never been so furious at a member of staff! I decided that I would go to the toilets and just calm myself, get my head together and think about what I was going to do.

 

It was then that I looked at my phone and saw the words 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade' and I realised that yes, I had lost some of my work, but this gave me a new opportunity to improve and make my power point even better. I found myself feeling surprisingly happy and calm towards the situation and walked back into the room, sat down and continued with my work, as I had intended to before the whole power finasco!

 

I guess the moral of this point is that nothing has to be a negative. Not everything has to be a downer, and sometimes what appears to be a curse is a blessing in disguise. So get your lemon peeler, your juicer and your straws and give the cruel world a serving of your lemonade! (Oh, how cheesey)

 

saskiajessie, xxx

New Beginings!

Hello readers!

I realise it has been a good few months since my last post and I have really been wanting to post, but for some reason I am feeling sort of lost with my blog.

Rather than yet again starting a new blog, I am deciding to revamp saskiajessiee! I realise that yes, I love fashion, but it isn't my biggest passion whcih is why I am going to include much more culture, conversation and lifestyle amongst the fashion and beauty which is already existing.

So I hope you enjoy the upcoming months with my blog which I predict will be consumed of myself
-preparing for exams
-preparing for Paris
-shopping
-concerts
-preparing for Canada

I am also thinking of adding some videos aswell to my blog, as I am an avid mini film maker!

saskiajessiee,
xxx

OOTD#1- Casual Girly Girl

Hey all!
So I haven't posted for a while due to excessive amounts of school work and also, I realised that I hadn't done an outfit post- so here it is!
Today I felt quite girly and so I put together a casual/cute outfit. Unfortunately, my mum isn't the best at taking photos, so apologies for any bad angles.


What am I wearing?

Denim Shirt- Newlook
Cream Jumper- Mango
Shorts- DIY, my mum's old jeans!

So this outfit incorporates a few different trends. My 'signature' look is the peter pan collar, whilst the huge trend of denim on denim is done with the shorts and shirt. I am not a huge fan of denim on denim, but in small doses- I love the look!






 
I prefer this look with the jumper tucked out without a doubt! However if you would prefer it tucked in, this is also very cute. I find that since this jumper is so long, it gathers in an unflattering way around the stomach when it is tucked in, and added inches and inches on my reasonably small waist!

Ribbon-Newlook; Bracelets- Miscellanious

This look was in desperate need of some edge, hence the addition of my heavenly Doc Martens

What's on my face?

Foundation-Clinique even better foundation; Blusher- Illamasqua tremble; Highlight-Mac creme colour base pearl; Eyebrows- MUA eyeshadow 19 matte; Eyeshadow- MAC Brule, Espresso, Mulch; Eyeliner- MAC coffee; Mascara- Rimmel scandal eyes; Lipstick- MAC Cremecup.

I hope you enjoy this look, and please follow me on blogger or bloglovin, and please leave some of your blog url's in the comments for me to follow!

Love from me and my adorable dog Joey!

saskiajessiee  x

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

Hello,

After reading zoella's latest posts about 2012/2013, I felt very inspired to write my own. It's only hit me in the past few days that 2012 has actually finished, and that another year has passed- yet I feel as though I have not succeeded half of what I wished for. So, I decided to evaluate the year and I felt the urge to vent to my blog, which is quickly becoming my diary. (excuse the non chronolonical orderness)

A lot changed for me this year. Some aspects of my family life changed, a lot of my friends changed, and I found my self in shock this September as I had to adapt to the intensity of GCSE's and the ridiculous amount of work that goes towards them (perhaps I feel so strongly about the workload being too extreme, as I have the energy of a potato sometimes).

 

However, with lot's of negative change, I found some good! I began to let go. I changed in the sense that the irrelevant views of those I care little about, actually started to become irrelevant. I am not going to say I don't care what people think of me, because I do, and I think everyone should in a way, however I started to dress how I wanted to, and not how the latest trends wanted me to.

 

 

I actually plucked up the courage to dye my hair, and purple/pink of all colours!! This was only over the summer, but I finally pulled the trigger and 'pleasantly' surprised my dad when I had gotten pink dye all over his bathroom and had pink hair, without warning him before hand! I'm back brown now, but I ombre'd my hair in October and love it! (my hair, on the other hand, is suffering in silence after the bleach)

Also, in February 2012, I decided to convert from ordinary meat eater to a pescitarian (only eating fish and vegetarian food) and I have not looked back! I don't miss meat and it's great to feel healthier and as if I have really achieved a goal I set for my self.

 

This year, I made some very special friendships, or strengthened the already existing ones! This picture was taken by one of my best friends Lily . We first became particularly close when her and her mum asked me to model for their blog/clothing. It was a big step for me, as I am very self concious, but I took a leap and am so grateful I did. I am so thankful since she means so much to me, and is always there for me! I've also really loved spending time with my old child hood friends, and my closest friends!

 

What's also been great in 2012, is the fact I've gotten out more, I have done lot's of things with different people, and really made an effort to make sure I don't mope around in my pyjama's every single weekend.

 

 

Oh, this picture makes me just want to indulge in all of my favourite things! Not only does it symbolise my love for all things adorable and high in calories, but it reminds me of how often I don't feel right with either people my age, or in my environment. When I go to my favourite caffe's, or whatever it may be, I tend to feel in my 'natural habitat'. I feel comfortable when I'm with people I can actually talk to, which I sometimes striggle with at school, since everybody seems so obssessed with their own troubles, and with saying nasty comments to eachother. Although I love a good gossip, I can't stand cruel behaviour (a.k.a typical girl behaviour), so in 2012 I have separated myself from all the drama, and tried to keep away from the rumours.

 

 

And this was the last photo of me in December. And it made me think of what I have achieved. I've deffinetely become more laid back and less anxious (which is something I struggle with constantly). I am more sure of myself, and my beliefs and feel as though I know myself well enough, and am building the confidence to stand up for what I believe in. I am constantly spending my nights asking philosiphal questions, and thinking of how different and tragic my life was a few years ago. Perhaps I'm not in the best shape, I don't do my homework the day I get it, and I haven't eaten 5 fruit and vegetables a day: but I am very proud of the steps I take everyday, in the hope of being able to succeed what I dream of when I am an adult.

 

I don't know what I will be like this time next year, or what 2013 has to offer me, but I am excited actually. I really hope you all have fantastic years and take a risk every so often, but stay positive and happy. Do what makes you happy and be the best person you can be,

 

saskiajessie,xxx

 

 

2012 Favourites!

Hey all!
So the first thing i thought when I came home, after a terrible first day of school, was how much I wanted to blog. So, I decided to let you all know what my beauty/fashion/skin-care stand outs have been this year! I decided to do 12, as I felt it made sense hence it being the conclusion of 2012.

  

1) Clinique's Even Better Foundation

This year, the amount of foundations I tried and tested was embarrasing! I just kept on searching for that perfect one, and it wasn't until this summer I found it. Clinique's Even Better is perfection, suiting dry, dry combination, normal and possibly oily combination skin and providing a dewy, fresh finish. The coverage can be light if you were to use a small amount, buffed in, however you can build up to full.

 

 

 

2) MAC Mineralise Charged Water

This product... oh my goodness! I was desperate for something that could stop the natural flaking on my skin after applying face makeup, in particular powder, which was always a challenge for me. I decided that this would be the kind of finishing spray that would benefit me, and suit my skin tone! I can't explain how beautiful it leaves the skin after a few sprits'. A must have for me everyday!

 

 

3) MAC Warm Soul

The blush on the left is MAC's Mineralised blush warm soul and I honestly have no idea what I could do without it! I've really drifted from the pinks, and I have been adoring this peachy/bronze/slightly pink shimmery blush. It's great as I can almost use it as a bronzer and blush in one, which is fanatastic!

4) MAC Lady Blush

Lady Blush is a great cream blush that I really enjoy stippling on to create a flushed cheek, which I find flattering and complimentary to most lips and eye looks!

 

 

 

5) Rimmel Scandal Eyes (show off)

I was sufferimg from extreme beauty product depression after finishing my Benefit's Their Real mascara and finding no luck with what the drugstore had to offer. That was until I found Scandal Eyes. It is so simmilar to Their Real! It's a great lengthening and volumising mascara, with a great plastic wand that has a ball at the end: meaning all lashes can be accessed.

6) MUA Eyeshadow (19- Matte)

My eyebrows are very important in my daily routine and for a year and a half now, I have been adoring the mua eyeshadow in 19. I love the pigmentation, £1 cost and perfect colour match.

7) MAC Coffee Eyeliner

Since I got coffee, I have used it most days, as not only does it glide on, but brown is so much softer and more flattering compared to black. It's a great shade of brown that is neutral, rather than redish, which is always unflattering!

 

8) MAC Plumful Lipstick

This year, similarly with eyeshadows, I've been using a ton of lipsticks! All my lighter shades have been equally used/ or equally as good but one lipstick has completely stood out! MAC's Plumful is insane, it is a beautiful berry plum colour, with enough pink, purple and red in to suite every skin tone, no doubt about it. With a lip liner underneath it can be very intense, or blotted on it is a soft berry which I love.

 

9) Real Techniques Buffing Brush

I have never used such a luxorious brush in my life! It creates a flawless finish and I can honestly find myself using it every day for foundation (and powder!). I could not recomend this more, it is dense, good quality and an excellent shape.

 

10) E45 Cream

I've constantly struggled with finding a good moisturiser that isn't drying, too greasy or too expensive! E45 cream is the only thing that actually works on my difficult skin! So, I was reccomended by many to look at trying E45 as an alterantive. It genuinely does work and is easily the best moisturiser I've tried, and I have tried a lot!

 

      

11) Forever 21 Studded Shirt

The features of my first fashion favorite are exquisite, I cannot explain how much I love it! The material is sheer and cream, it feels light yet strong and good quality whilst the intricate studs are perfectly spaced and what's great is that there aren't too many studs, which would make a tacky look.(excuse the extreme yellowness)

 

 

 12) Topshop Black Skater Skirt

Unfortunately I couldn't upload a picture but I could not explain how many time I have worn my skater skirt. I wear it out for meals, casual days, dressed up days- anything! I love how flattering it is and how many things you can wear it with! Here is a link of the skirt click me!

 

 

 

I hope you all have a fantastic day and have enjoyed this very long post about my overally favourites of the year!

 

SaskiaJessiee x x x

 

 

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And so it begins...

Hello,

My name is Saskia, Saskia-Jessie if you couldn't guess by my url. And yes, surprise surprise, I am a teenage girl starting a fashion blog... typical.

I have a lot to say for myself; I have a lot of views and opinions; useful tips; a unique yet simple style; I am a beauty product binger; vintage fanatic; consume unhealthy amounts of tea and cake; love home decor and that's what my blog is all about- me.

I want a space where I can share with the world the sweetest things, my face and outfits of the day, and discuss the latest fashion styles/ new designs off the catwalk. This is the real reason I set up saskiajessiee, so I can get all of this information and ideas out of my head, and be able to hopefully inspire one day.

So, after that overwhelming amount of trivia about yours truly, I want you to join me on this exciting venture into the world of blogging! Please follow and look out for my upcoming posts!

Saskia Jessie x