Instagram Favourites: Shoes

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Hello and happy midweek point!! It's Wednesday which means it's time for a brand new 'Instagram Favourites' post. The chosen hashtag this week is...

#Shoes!

  

Apologies for the late upload... Been curled up on the sofa feeling a little sorry for myself after having some dental treatment this afternoon! Better late than never though hey!?

As usual, the Instagram handles are featured below each image. Be sure to check them out for more fun and fabulous photos!

If you want to pick a future 'Hashtag Of The Week' then email jamachin07@aol.com. Alternatively, leave a comment below or tweet me at @GirlGoneDreamer 

 Until next time... GGD xxx

fashion_shop_star * mz_jenny1 * fashionprescriptionuk * popsymax

boys1_girls2 * rzeszuut * stilmodaa * grundysshoes

adriennenguyenn * deezee_shoes * look_like_look_like * withorwithoutshoes

fashionofnewstyle * dreamvodka * stylesbycristalmichele * debenhamswitneyvisual

toganayakkabi * maturkezz * the_curated_croft * highheelsandtutus

malenabsas * shoessmania * shoe_shop_london * addict2fash

paulinepaco * amritabij * dreamvodka * precious_fashionistas

*Photos edited using basic PhotoCollage.

Favourite Blog Reads

Well hello again my lovely people! Have you all had a fabulous weekend? Sorry for the delay in uploading this. I ended up spending the afternoon with two of my nephews and what fun we had! One thing I'd always wanted to have a bash at was carving pumpkins! I can now say I have officially tried it! 

Ok, so I have to say my attempt probably looks way cuter than a Halloween pumpkin should, but in my defence I was helping out my four year old nephew... :) But check out Nathan's! I think his 'vampire' pumpkin is awesome. Not bad for a nine year old!

As is the norm for my Sunday post, I have collected a few of my favourite blog reads from over the last week. Kayleigh over at VeryBerryCosmo celebrated her first blog birthday yesterday! Sending huge congratulations her way! But my personal favourite read of the week has to be Heidi Swain's... 'My Writing Life with Emma Davies.' To read either of these two posts or indeed any of the others, just click on the relevant images below. Enjoy and may this week bring with it many good things for you all! 

Justine xxx

 'VeryBerryCosmo's 1st Birthday'

by VeryBerryCosmo

'Introduction To Seventeen Cosmetics'

by Hanna Talks

'When The Left Hand Doesn't Know What The Right Is Doing'

by Forever Amber

 'Fall Daily: How I Use Fashion To Get Over Heartbreak'

by Maya Horikawa

 'Review: After You by Jojo Moyes'

by Fabulous Book Fiend

 

'4 Bases For 3 Skin Concerns'

by From Roses

 'Autumn Home Comforts/Gift Ideas'

by Phases Of Robyn

 

 'Autumn Nail Polish Collection'

by Ninz Beauty

 'Tanya Burr Makeup Haul'

by Katie Elizabeth Meehan

'Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA Review'

 by Coffee Makes Everything Better

 'Collection Brow Kits'

by Pixiwoo.com

'My Writing Life with... Emma Davies'

by  Heidi Swain

 'YouTube Videos You Need To See'

by Underland To Wonderland

*All photos taken from relevant blogs. Copyright not my own.

How long does it take to get over someone?

 

On Reflection - A Personal Note

How do you get over someone? No really. I'm asking the question because I'm truly flummoxed.
To be blunt I'll be glad to shut the door on this year. It's not been the best. In fact I'm gonna go all out and just say it. 2015 has been shit. Forget shutting the door. I'm going to slam it pretty damn hard! 
It had started out ok. I was in love with a guy, had plans for a novel, work was good... Even my anxiety had become more manageable. I wasn't deliriously happy or anything, but I was - you know - content. Yes. That's the word. Content.

Then everything just blew up in my face.

In truth I now plaster a smile on my face everyday and pretend that I'm ok. I don't want people to see how sad I am really feeling. But honestly? I hurt. ALL the time. I'm missing my Nanna so much. I didn't know what grief truly felt like until the moment I realized I'd never actually see or speak to her again. And let me tell you, it floors you. 

And then there's the guy. My best friend. The one I was in love with. (Or if I'm being honest, still am in love with.) He's a story for another time and place, but let's just say he is now a part of my past and I am trying desperately to focus on the future.

I guess what I'm saying is that this year has left me feeling utterly broken. In every sense of the word. And I don't know how to fix myself. But someone told me something last week that really struck a chord and it kind of helped me. I hope that by sharing it, maybe it might help you too if you're in a difficult place...

'We're all broken...' 

I think there's a great degree of truth in it. We're all just at different stages. The key is to remember this and to also just be there for one another on this journey we call life. 

In hindsight, maybe this year is just a life lesson - albeit a harsh one - helping me to grow into the person I'm supposed to be. I've always said that every experience in life whether good or bad shapes us... Maybe now I'm just becoming a different version of myself or dare I say it? Maybe I'm also finally growing up.
 

 Here are a few things that I have learned help when trying to get over someone...

*Do not I repeat DO NOT remain friends with the person. I tried it against the advice of practically everyone around me and trust me. It NEVER works! If you're reading this and you have made it work then congratulations... But for the other 99% of us, it's a no go area if you truly want to move on.

*Keep yourself busy. I'm one of those people that tends to take this to the extreme and ends up falling over. Remember to have BALANCE. Keep yourself busy and your mind occupied but take time out too.

*Do feel good things. Pamper yourself, get a haircut or a massage. Go see a movie. Eat cake. Do anything that makes YOU feel a little bit better. 

*Cry. A lot. This might sound like a negative but in reality if you actually allow yourself to feel and to go through the emotions, you'll find it more cathartic than holding it all in. Crying is a huge part of the healing process. 

*Drink wine. I'm not an alcoholic don't worry... (Ha ha!) but it would be fair to say that the odd glass of wine has helped me relax when I've been feeling down or tense in an evening. Just don't over-do it obviously!

*Be around people who make you laugh and/or feel happy. Surround yourself with friends, spend time with family. These people afterall are YOUR support network! The worst thing you can do is hide yourself away and wallow. (That said. A few duvet days are also allowed! Just you, your pjs, junk food and some movies.)

*Excercise. Go for a run!

*Write a list. Make goals. Plan! I am a notorious list maker. On paper things can seem slightly more attainable compared to in your mind where they can appear huge.

If you have any other suggestions please do leave them in the comments box below!  

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend.

Lots of love and hugs... Justine xxx

Instagram Favourites: Week Three

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Hello and happy Wednesday to all of you! I hope the week is treating you kindly.
This particular post was LOTS of fun as the chosen hashtag of the week was #Bloggers! I could have featured hundreds of photos but you would have been scrolling all day, so obviously I had to narrow it down to these...

As usual, the Instagram handles are featured below each image. Be sure to check them out for more fabulous photos!

If you want to pick a future 'Hashtag Of The Week' then simply email jamachin07@aol.com

Until Friday... GGD xxx

shopstreetwalkers * cellardoormag * bllogelas * ebanoferreiro

theblogparty * gkfbf * blogloysilva * shoplootscom

theonlygirlinthehouse * rengarenkyakamoz * voguebeirut * chavedabelezablog

laurentheblogger * blogbocapaixao * rengarenkyakamoz * thelauraclaire

gretchenscottdesigns * brandambassadorswanted * fabulosa_1 * yuksel.yagmurece

thekccollective * arkistaonnea * theromanceroomblog * saylorandsaige

annie0ne * meke_poshmeke * happinies.new * miss_zouza

misshxo * stylecourt111 * love_instaspo * theglowingcolours

moderndaygf * kolossmakeup_ac * corinarandazzo * vittoriea

chermycloset * asos_isabella * simmtoyaa * makeupimane

 *Photos edited using basic PhotoCollage

Favourite Blog Reads

Hello! Have you all had a good week/weekend? Mine's been a busy one. Feeling somewhat headachy today so I'm going to quickly share my favourite blog reads from the last week with you all before I go back to bed. This week I've put the posts into different categories to make it easier for you to head straight to whatever takes your fancy! As always, just click on the relevant photo to be re-directed to that particular blog. Go make yourself a brew and enjoy!

 

The Best From The Beauty Bunch

 'Seasonal Base Switch Up' 

From Roses

'Clinique Bundle'

Olivia Mulhearn

 'Autumn Essentials'

Zoella

 

Life Or Something Like It

 '13 Important Things Anxiety Has Taught Me'

Aisling's Beauty Bytes

'Daily Reminders To Keep Life In Perspective'

Michelle Phan

'Broken And Stronger'

Sprinkle Of Glitter

'Breast Cancer In College'

Alyssa Vingan Teen Vogue

Books And Book Reviews

 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours' 

Daisy Chain Book Reviews

Blogging Secrets

 'Things To Know About Being A Blogger'

Couture Girl

 Christmas Countdown

 'Beauty Advent Calendars 2015' 

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Fitness

'How To Get Your Motivation Back'

Cakey Dreamer

 The One With The Stunning Photos

'Sveti Stefan'

Style Scrapbook

 

 

And that's a wrap. Hope you all have a fabulous week! 

Lots of love, Justine xxx

*All photos taken from relevant blogs, copyright not my own
*Photos edited using Basic PhotoCollage

IG Week Two

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Last week I shared my first ever 'Instagram Favourites' post with you all. So now we're onto week two and the lovely Marie chose this weeks hashtag which is...

#Pumpkin!

All the photos featured had the hashtag #Pumpkin on Instagram. There were SO many to choose from but eventually I whittled it down to this small collection... Hope you like them! 

Below each image is the Instagram handle from which I borrowed each photo. Be sure to check them out for more colourful and inspirational photos.

If you want the chance to pick the 'Hashtag Of The Week,' simply comment below or email me at jamachin07@aol.com 


Until next time... GGD xxx

nakedwithanxiety * nailsbycambria * cultureshockllc * countyprincess21

marsha_lingle * livingafrugallife * seasonz.xx * livinglifeunscripted

nbiegert * colorsbyllarowe * rezzyghadjar * stewartfam5

theduchesshazard * darraughjo * noboysaofficial * instamikka

*Photos edited using basic PhotoCollage