Have a Very Merry Christmas

December 23, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Lifestyle Tags: British Lifestyle Blogger, Fashion and Style Police, Have a Very Merry Christmas, Lifestyle Blog UK, Lifestyle Blogger UK, Merry Christmas, UK Blogger 20 Comments

Hey peeps. So I am officially signing off Fashion and Style Police and all my other freelance jobs today. I will be off work for a few days to enjoy the festivities. It has been a very busy year for me. And the last couple of weeks have been even more busy with me trying to round off work, while getting my household ready for the. I have been dying to get some rest, so I am happy the time has now come. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas. Take some time to relax and reflect. And make sure you make plans for 2018.

Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I am seriously looking forward to spending some quality time with family members. And not have to worry about anything going on online. I want to be offline as much as possible and to be present to enjoy the season. It is the most wonderful time of the year.

I am also looking forward to the Boxing Day sales. The sales are usually so good so I am hoping I get good deals this year. I will be doing majority of my shopping online but I will also be popping into some stores to grab some bargains. I have a few stores in mind already. Will you be shopping this Boxing Day sales?

So here is me wishing you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. Have a wonderful holiday. Remember the reason for the season. And be kind to someone today. Sometimes, the best gift you could give is a hug.

Firework Displays to Watch out for in the New Year

December 20, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Lifestyle Tags: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Christmas, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Hogmanay festival, Fashion and Style Police, Firework Displays, Firework Displays to Watch out for in the New Year, Fireworks, Gateshed Quayside, Leeds, Lifestyle Blog UK, London, London Eye, Manchester, New Year, New Year's Eve, Newcastle, Stagecoach, Tourist, UK Lifestyle Blogger Cheshire, Vermont Hotel Newcastle 21 Comments

Christmas is in a few days and the New Year is almost here. I love watching firework displays. It is usually so beautiful. I remember watching some displays in Dubai last week and it was a magical experience. There are various great displays across the UK too so I will be looking out for them this time. Stagecoach, who offer unbeatable bus prices, have written about the top 5 displays you should be heading to, in time for the new year.

London

I love the city of London. It is one city I need to explore as a tourist but I have not had the opportunity. This amazing city is home to the Big Ben, London Eye and Buckingham Palace. In the past, you have sat at home watching the fireworks display on the TV – so this year, why not gather with the thousands on the Thames come the 31^st December? I bet you would enjoy it even more.

The tickets are priced at £10 per person and can be bought in groups of four. A second batch of tickets will be released soon, so keep an eye out on the official website for more information.

Edinburgh

I have visited the lovely city of Edinburgh a few years ago. It was a short weekend getaway so I didn’t have time to explore the entire city the way I would have wanted to. I am hoping I get an app to visit Edinburgh again; maybe in the new year.

The Hogmanay New Year festival is one festival that caters to all, with so many various activities taking place on the day. It is a family friendly festival with activities starting at 1:00pm on New Year’s Eve. So the little kiddies can take part in some fun filled activities before bedtime.

You can get more info about what’s happening at the Edinburgh Hogmanay festival on their official website. Tickets vary in price — grab them before they sell out!

If you’re looking for something a little less crowded, take a look at some of top picks across different parts of the UK:

Newcastle

I visited Newcastle for the first time some weeks ago. It is a lovely city so I can imagine their New Year’s Eve event would be as lovely as the city. The most exclusive New Year’s Eve event takes place at the prestigious Vermont Hotel in Newcastle!

Go dressed to impress enjoy a Gatsby-inspired gala in the sparkling ballroom with jazz music and plenty of dancing – and don’t forget the vintage alcoholic beverages. With a view of the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside, it’ll be a night to remember.

The tickets for the first-class event are priced at £159 per person. Book today on the official website to avoid missing out.

Manchester

Manchester kind of feels like my sister. It is 45 minutes away from where I live so I get to go into the city quite regularly. For a less crowded New Year’s Eve celebration, go for the most upmarket hotels around, the Malmaison in Manchester is one of the best places to celebrate the New Year this year. You are sure to get an evening of good music and grand buffet, featuring cooked roasts and local seafood.

The tickets range from £59 to £100 per person. Visit their official website to grab your tickets.

Leeds

Leeds is another city I have explored a bit but would love to explore some more. If you like the sound of a rooftop party where you can dance away under the stars, head to Angelica’s rooftop party for a night to remember. Starting at 21:00pm and ending at 02:30am, you will be entering 2018 in a great location with an electrifying atmosphere. Book your tickets now to avoid any disappointment!

Where will the New Year find you? Have you made any plans?

*Collaborative post.

How to keep going without a support system

December 14, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Lifestyle Tags: blogger, Fashion and Style Police, How to keep going without a support system, Lifestyle Blog UK, Lifestyle Blogger UK, Support system 37 Comments

When I started blogging 5 years ago, I had very few real life supporters. Some of my friends and family members did support me but many didn’t. When I say support, I mean they didn’t visit my blog as regularly as I would want them to or didn’t bother visiting at all. Some did visit secretly but won’t leave a comment or share my blog post, so I didn’t consider that support. It was more of them being curious, noisy and to have something else to chat about. They didn’t share or comment on my blog posts but rather were quick to criticise and offer clueless advise.

My Support System

So I had a very small support system with my mum being my greatest cheerleader. She was and still is my biggest support system when it comes to my work here online. And I am sure that is the same for many of us. Mothers are the best right?

I can never understand why people find it so hard to support other people’s dreams and passions. I don’t know anyone in my real life that blogs. The ones I did know back in the day, have abandoned their blogs so it sometimes gets to me. I wish I had friends with blogs so we could bounce off ideas and exchange crazy emails we get but I don’t have any of that unfortunately. I have made a few blogger friends online but not met any in real life really so it is still friendship from a distance. But back to the point, I struggled in the early days to keep blogging without a support system. I found it so difficult to get over the fact that people were just funny like that when you pursue your dreams.

I still remember a particular scenario concerning a certain lady I thought was a friend. I was so excited when I started Fashion and Style Police, I shared the link happily with her. The blog was just a couple of days old, so there were only a couple of blog posts on here. The only good thing this friend had to say was that there were only a few blog posts on here. And I was like what? I only started blogging the other day, how many were you hoping to see? She had nothing good to say except to criticise so I got rid of that friendship after a few more funny encounters.

No Support System

Life has taught me that it is OK not to have a strong support system when you embark on something that sets your soul on fire. It is OK not to get the validation form those closest to you. You don’t need the approval of anyone to pursue your dreams. It is great to have your family and friends in your corner, cheering you on but it is OK not to. As you carry on in the pursuit of happiness, whatever that might be, you will eventually get to a stage where you no longer notice those who support you as you will be overwhelmed with support from those that matter.

Close friendships may fade away with time and new real friendship that truly matter will develop. And at the end of day, you realise you don’t really need a support system to reach for the stars. It would be great to have one but you can still do you without one. Remember why you started and stay focused. Establish good relationships and break off those that undermine your business. Keep your circle small and tight. The rest would follow. Life has taught me that and much more…..

Check out this mental health family resources for more information on how to deal with many life issues.