Boyfriend Tag

ASKING MY BOYF EASY QUESTIONS

Sadly for me my boyfriend has decided to leave me to go travel Thailand for three weeks (I know how inconsiderate) so I thought I would surprise him with a blog dedicated to him so he feels a little less homesick... and he is my blogs biggest fan so need to give him something in return for also being so supportive. Prior to him leaving I asked him a few questions and he actually gave some really decent answers.....

1. What was your first interaction with my parents:

'Minnie made the standard parent intro and then your dad.... he asked me two questions that I remember really clearly. First of which was if you had told me about his shotgun' that he doesn't have 'and the second one was where my ark was' to be fair to my dad I asked the same thing.

2.What is your weirdest habit:

 'Saying you know in every sentence' I can confirm that is the most frustrating habit also.

3.What is my weirdest habit:

'Scratching your head so aggressively when you sleep' Can also confirm this is the weirdest thing I unknowingly do along with sleeping with my eyes open.

4.What is my shoe size:

'I should know this because I got shoes.... It's 5 and a half' WRONG.

5.What films always make me cry:

'There is a lot.... but the Grinch makes you cry laugh and Jack Frost makes you cry of sadness when he gets all angry with the shovel' I'm crying at the thought of it.

6.Whats my fav drink:

'Pepsi Vanilla' HELL YEAH.

7.What am I bad at:

'You say bowling but you're actually really f****** good at it' I go to move on to the next question 'Wait! I'm not done! You're really bad at being consistent with your replies because one moment you'll be really fast and then you won't reply for 10 hours' He wanted to carry on but I forced him to stop... He is so lovely to me.

8.What am I good at:

'You're a really good writer and even though you don't think so you're really good at choosing outfits. And you're really good at surviving through weird and peculiar diseases so basically you're just really good at staying alive.'

9.What do you wish I didn't do:

'Didn't go on your phone while watching films' sorry not sorry

10.And the most important question... Who is my bestfriend:

'You have two. Obviously Charlotte who you message more than you message me and Jade who btw if you're reading this answer my bloody messages.'

Thanks Noah for co-operating so well for this little interview and thank you for knowing me more than I thought. I'm not Sophie without Noah. 

Soph X 

Why The Blogger Community Is Fab

I'M ANNOYED 

I was scrolling through my twitter the other day and lucky for me a huge portion of who I follow are bloggers- big, small, committed full timers and some committed part timers and I came across a hashtag that was trending which got me real interested. Everyone was going on about a certain article published by cosmopolitan. Now I started reading said article and I couldn't see much that was wrong with it and then it hit me and boy did it hit me. This article was someone interviewing Sarah Ashcroft who is quite famous on instagram and of course for her blog so it is obviously going to gain a lot of attention. She made some valid points about how maybe some (very few) people may abuse their huge following and maybe lose a bit of commitment to their blog because everything is blowing up and everyone knows who you are all of a sudden but she then went on to say how basically there is no more room for new bloggers. This has infuriated me. I've been blogging for years but not consistently till the start of this year and I bloody love it with all my heart. I don't do it for the views or for the instagram likes I do it because I love to write and I love fashion and I love connecting with people. I'm not going to talk on behalf of the blogging community because i'm the new girl on the block but I can say that we do what we do and we write what we write because we f****** love to and I don't give a damn if there are millions of blogs out there because not only will I carry on doing what I love but I will also carry on to support as many other bloggers as I can because we all have something in common and that is that we have a blog that we take care of and love to death like it's our first born baby. Saying there is no more room for new bloggers is like saying there is no more room for new actors or new films and it's like saying there's no more room for new artists and new music. Absolote bulls*** if people want to write about clothes, food, fitness, lifestyle or even about a bloody new duvet cover they got then let them and don't make them feel like because they are new they won't have views or that it won't be any good or anything different from what is already out there because there are millions of articles written every week and no one gets bored of them so why should it change for blogs. Everyone is different and everyone brings something new and exciting to the game and if they are enjoying it then let them bloody enjoy it. 

So to Sarah Ashcroft i'm really sorry that you feel like people may be copying you or that you feel that no one can get anywhere with blogging anymore but to you I say that the blogging community is not a stupid high school drama it's about people doing what they love and being able to express themselves and no one should judge anyone else who is passionate about what they do especially if you're well known and seen as a role model. I'm not slating her or saying she is a bad human but my reply to the comment 'no more room for new bloggers' is that you're simply wrong. Pick people up please don't drag them down. Don't care about views or about what sponsors you get care about your content and how you feel when you are writing. There is room for a million new bloggers and million new bloggers after them. 

Keep it up you're doing amazing x 

Soph   

Festival Lookbook

FESTIVAL STYLES

Me and the bestie went to We R fest and we danced our little butts off to our much loved Craig David (OH YEAHHH) but finding an outfit to wear proved more difficult then I thought! In typical Soph style I found like 10 outfits the day after and the outfit I wore the morning of the festival BUT that is okay because I have more fests lined up this year thankfully and the outfit I did wear was actually more than alright! I'm just going to get into it now as there are a few.... 

OUTFIT 1- PRETTY IN PINK

This was the outfit I chose to wear on the actual day and my aim was to wear my pink converse and so that is what I did. I find blue denim goes best with pink and so I dusted off my very old (very bummy) topshop shorts that I seem to weirdly only wear at festivals and I got this b-e-a-utiful pink striped dress from Primark but the dress itself is a bit rubbish as its meant to be a tight midi dress but it loses it tightness as the bottom and just looks stupid so I just cut it and bobs your uncle! England at the mo are having a lovely little heatwave so I dressed appropriately for the 27 degrees but also being English I knew that the weather may throw us a curve ball so I tied my nike rain jacket around my waist for just in case and I did actually end up wearing it in the evening as it got seriously chilly.   

OUTFIT 2-KHAKI AND DENIM

This outfit is all about comfort and that what you see is what you get. Denim shorts are all cool and trendy but oh my god are they uncomfortable and let me tell you now sitting on the floor when your bum is half out is the most irritating feeling for me so this dress is literally perfect for comfort. I'm wearing this Khaki midi dress from (you guessed it) Primark and I love everything about it! The colour really compliments my hair and skin tone and the fact I can just chuck it on and it makes a whole outfit is a winner (am I right ladies). Although it is midi and can be a bit tight around your shins you can easily just pull it up a bit and it still looks cute. I paired this dress with my white converse and my really old forever 21 denim jacket that I cut and frayed the bottom. Have to add a pair of sunglasses and of course I've added my Topshop red sunglasses which are actually unavailable now sadly. 

OUTFIT 3- FLARES

This was my original outfit I chose like a week before but once I looked at the weather I thought I would rather not boil to death so I quickly ditched this outfit but I will wear it i'm more than determined. The flares in question are these topshop ribbed leggings that go into a flare at the bottom and i'm so obsessed! They go so well with some red converse and for a bit of a coachella vibe I teamed the flares with this pretty Topshop crop top and I love how free and comfortable this outfit is and lets not forget to mention how airy the top is so when your dancing hard to your favourite acts you won't over heat from layers or long sleeves.

OUTFIT 4 - FLOWY FLORAL 

I've had this dress for the longest time and I am constantly trying to find a place to wear it but I can never pluck up the courage to. This one is actually inspired by what Charlotte wore on the day and she looked cool so I thought I would take inspiration (nick) from her idea and this is what we have. Shes a much cooler blogger and fashion human than me so go read her blog (iamcharlotteolivia) and follow her insta (@iamcharlotteolivia) because you're missing out otherwise. ANYWAYSS back to the outfit I'm wearing this floral printed dress that I found in a charity shop and got for a proper bargain which I'm super chuffed about and underneath i'm wearing my trusty black urban outfitter bralette. Then to finish the look off I'm wearing again my over worn red converse because you can't go wrong with some classics can ya. 

OUTFIT 5- MEGA CROP AND SUPER HIGH WAISTED

This was the outfit I wish I had worn if i'm honest because it's so free and it's the most soph outfit but hey ho we live and learn and i'm sure lovebox will enjoy this outfit (I'll probs change my mind by then but it's the thought that counts). This outfit honestly in every way possible makes me feel the most comfortable from the pj like shorts to wearing a ridiculous cropped top but not caring because the lace underneath covers you up real good. These shorts are from a vintage store in cambridge and they have pockets so basically they are perfect... no biggie. I got this cropped top ages ago from pretty little thing and I got it purely for festivals (I forgot I had it) because I thought it would be perfect for keeping cool and looking even cooler (I'm joking pls don't hate me) and so to make me feel more comfortable wearing it by covering my skin I layered this white lace bralette from primark underneath and I actually love this look! Obviously I'm wearing my black converse because when am I not really. 

So there it is my very time consuming festival lookbook and as this took me so long to bloody do I can't wait to here some thoughts. I wish you many happy festival outings because is there anything better than listening to live music with your mates all covered in glitter? probably.... NOT.

Soph X 

SONG OF THE BLOG- ROLLING / CALVIN HARRIS (he is bloody killing it, four for you glenn coco you go glenn coco) 

Day VS. Night Summer Trousers

DAY VS. NIGHT

I want to start putting more consistent content on my blog and I thought I would start a Day vs night series as I am the master at only buying things I can wear for multiple occasions (because I'm stingy) so here is my first victim.... My striped trousers from Topshop. 

DAY- WORK AND SHOPPING 

To be honest I was bloody boiling in this outfit but I went with it (do it for the blog) and I actually really like how cute this outfit was. The trousers in question are navy striped trousers and I wanted to contrast the smart bottoms with a really cute frill layered top to make the outfit look more casual but still summery. Seeing as I was working and during the day you tend to be doing something that involves having to try and look presentable I thought I would try hard with a nice outfit that I wouldn't feel slobby in (most of the time I do so I'm not kidding anyone) and I think it was successful in a I look put together kind of way. Also wearing my trusty stan smiths because they are comfy and so easy to wear. 

NIGHT-PUB DINNER AND BEER GARDEN

There is absolutely nothing I love more than nice hot evenings. I was born in July and I am 100% a summer baby through and through. I hate the cold and I come through with my summer wardrobe because it is sooooo bloody easy as you don't have to worry about layers and all that jazz so when it came to a nice chilled wednesday date night at the local pub I went for something super comfy but also something that looks put together. I paired my trusty trousers with a plain white oversized H&M basic with a pretty white lace bralette underneath from Primark that was such a bargain (their bra game is so strong at the mo). I also wore these beautiful black sandals again from Primark that I'm going to go back and buy them in all sorts of colours. Because this outfit was on such a chilled out level I decided I wanted to go ahead and wear as much jewellery as I could that wouldn't be too in your face so I've chosen some subtle silver pieces, my fav double hooped earrings from Primark, Celtic styled toe ring also from Primark (apparently I was really feeling primark this night) and of course my links necklace and bracelet that never come off my body. 

And so there you have it, how to style a pair of striped trousers for either a casual look or a more try hard type of outfit! Hope you liked this as I'll be doing more of this type of thing in the future! Happy kopperberg drinking in this wonderful beer garden weather. 

Soph X

Finding The Perfect Prom Dress For You

PROM

I look back at my prom dress and at first I think why do I look like a zebra crossing but then I go on to remember how GOOD  I felt. Finding a Prom dress or a dress for any occasion really is so bloody difficult and it's one of the many reasons why being a girl is so hard but once you have found the perfect thing for you it's hard to stay stressed because it was all worth it in the end (hopefully). 

  I wouldn't say prom was the happiest day of my life because a few people defo spoiled it for me but nothing beats being able to get all glam and wear a dress you can't typically wear on a normal working day (or you can i'm definitely not judging you!) and most importantly to feel good about yourself! I know proms are coming up and if you're like me and you are leaving finding your dress to the last minute then I have a few tips for ya! 

1) THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

When I went prom dress shopping I wanted to have something that wouldn't stand out, was something everyone would like and something that was long and tight. I was a very shy human at school and I wanted to be able to blend in and not cause any attraction to myself so I stuck to designs and colours that I had seen the previous year and I knew people in my own year would chose. I went shopping with my brothers fiances family and his Fiance actually chose the prom dress I ended up getting and as soon as she picked it out I was completely disgusted by it but she made me try it on anyway and I fell in love! My friends didn't really approve of it and it went against everything I had decided I was looking for but when I put it on I felt so bloody good and I felt like me which I hadn't felt while trying on all the other mainstream and all the norm dresses I had always tried on. Don't get something because everyone else is getting it get something because it represents you and who you are. 

2) FEEL GOOD IN IT 

The most important part of my shopping experience was that I felt I could leave my house in the dress I chose. Yes my dress was VERY in your face but when I put it on I didn't want to take it off! I felt so body confident which I had never felt before and I was so excited to wear something that I knew no one else would have. I tried on sooooo many dresses that I thought would make me fit in and this was the only dress I knew I needed as soon as I put it on. Don't worry about what other people will think or what other people will be wearing because the people you care about will love what you look like no matter what and especially will if you love what you look like too. 

3) DON'T FOLLOW A CROWD

This last tip is that you shouldn't follow where everyone else is going and look in shops that maybe you didn't even think you'd ever enter. Shop about and explore different shops because although they may not be your everyday type of clothing brand they may have you evening glam style and that's exactly what happened to me. I'm sure I went into a department store and found my dress within a brand I'd never even heard of let alone go near and look where I am now. Don't follow everyone else because your perfect dress isn't another persons perfect dress and there's nothing worse than showing up in the same outfit am I right ladies?

If you're going to prom, your graduation or even your Dad's wedding and the dress code is whatever you want (yes this is actually what I've been having to deal with) feel comfortable, yourself and BEAUTIFUL because the best accessory is your smile and you won't have that if you don't feel like you belong in your dress (cheese but true). Hope you enjoyed this post and I wish you a very merry prom. 

Soph X 

Over The Top

Throwing It Back To A Classic 

I thought I would share one of my all time fav trends with you all and for me it has to be layering that cami top over your plain old white tee.... HOWEVER I've started to switch it up and I'll show you how.... 

This is my most classic look when it comes to the trend but instead of a plain white tee I thought I would use a trusty old classic slogan top and I'M OBSESSED! I see loads of people doing this now and I love how we are constantly going back to classic trends but switching them up to fit into our era. The top is an old one from zara but I know Topshop have just released something very similar so I'm sure other places are too and for the cami it's an old one from Topshop but again you can find these literally anywhere!

This one is slightly different to the original trend purely because of the peplum styled top which I actually DIYed and I really like how hugging the neckline is and then how it just floats out. I wanted to go for something A little more out there instead of just a plain black silk cami so I've used this floral print which actually works really well for the spring time... still black and white though sorry not sorry. The white top is just a plain basic one from H&M and the top was originally a knee length dress from H&M also but obviously I cut it to my desired length. 

My last combo is this one and I think this one is my favourite. As soon as I saw this top at work I wanted it, If been out clubbing in it and I've also went for a more casual look and I love a good top that can be versatile. It's this beautiful orange/gold colour (I think) and I don't own anything thing with this neckline because although I LOVE it I wasn't able to find a top I liked until I saw this one so thank you very much Topshop you star. The ties up the side are super classy and also adds a nice loose silky shape to the top which I'm all about. This top is again a basic white tee from H&M and the heavenly silk top is from Topshop. 

Hope you enjoyed this post and I want to do more of these types because they are so fun to create as I get to play dress up and who doesn't love that? 

Soph X 

Working Your Socks Off

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO WORK HARD

Working hard isn't just about how much you make a year or how many hours you spend at work, Hell no life is hard work and you have to work hard to have a happy and fulfilled life. Especially in my generation I feel like people really underestimate the potential of young people and females and things need to change otherwise the world will be filled with more hate and unhappiness that we really don't need ANYMORE of. 

 Recently I've realised how much I compare what I'm achieving to other people and that's my first flaw. I work equally as hard as these other people and yes they may be getting all the things I'm aiming for but that just means that my time hasn't come and hopefully if I keep worrying about myself rather than what that other person are doing I will develop and gain the achievements that I want to achieve. I've had a few things said to me by people (important people in my life) that I've been negative and that I need to stop worrying about things I can't control and yes at first I was like wtf and now I'm completely getting what they are saying and I'll tell you now it's such a weight lifted of my shoulders. Moral of this is that you have to work hard on what you are aiming for and ignore what other people are getting over you and be happy for them because they are clearly working just as hard as you. 

 Another thing I've changed recently is my healthy well being and this one is possibly the most important. Back at the start of March I got REALLY sick to the point I thought I wasn't coming out alive (but I did three cheers for me) and it made me really think about what the things I was doing in my life that may have caused me to become this ill. Before March I would buy myself a meal deal everyday and never consume anything healthy so I decided to change that and now I buy weekly shops with fruits and proper lunches and I know that sounds SO stupid but trust me I feel sooooooo much better and I'm also saving so much money which is something that I really worry about (It's very annoying but no one is perfect). I also park a 30 min walk away from work and this just gives me that extra exercise I need to increase my steps and it also puts me in a good mood because the scenery is lovely (saying that my job means I'm constantly moving and standing but it's the thought that counts). I work hard trying to upkeep all these things and It's very important to spend time on you and change things in your life you think may be having a bad impact on yourself. 

  I work extremely hard on keeping the right people in my life and also I work hard on keeping the negative people out of my life. I've had to make some seriously hard decisions that I think some teenagers shouldn't even have to think about but I've done them and I've kept my best interests at heart which may be selfish in some ways but you have to work hard on yourself and work hard on keeping yourself sane and happy. People do come and go and some are less expected than others but you have to work hard on making sure you know who is right for you and your well being and make sure you're doing it for you and no one else. I'm feeling very comfortable with the people in my life and so I'll try all I can to keep them in it and I'm excited for the future people I'm yet to meet and work hard to keep in my life. 

 I've learnt from my Dad and Step-mum that you have to work hard to create a good circle of friends and also how to gain respect from large groups of people. My dad started from the bottom and when I see where he is now in just his hobbie amazes me everyday. At the start of my dad's journey with the drifting community he had one other guy working with him collecting money and helping to teach groups of people how to skid. Now thousands of people attend my dad's event each year and every single one of them feel part of a family which blows my mind. He wouldn't be anywhere without my step-mum and the drift family and It think it is so important to accept the help you are offered and help grow together and not separately. You have to work hard to gain someones trust and also to gain a community of people to enjoy something you have created and I hope one day I have something like that to say is all mine. 

I could go on forever about what we work hard for but for now I'll keep it to that and just hope my message has come across some sort of way. Working hard isn't just about what you're doing with your life it's about how you're constantly changing it to make your life the happiest and most fulfilled you can make it. I'm at the bottom right now as a 18 year old girl and I can't tell you how excited I am to work hard for what I want and hopefully have the best possible outcomes. 

Soph X

Let's Talk About Music

LET'S TALK MUSIC

To me music is what makes everything seem better. There are millions and millions of songs out there and there always will be. It's not going anywhere and it certainly will never let you down so how could you hate it? I'm a lover of all types of music from hard core rock (haven't quite got on to the screamo band wagon yet) to cheesy guilty pleasure pop songs and that's what is so fab about it. You have so much choice that it doesn't quite matter if you don't like one particular genre because you have such a variety that you can NEVER get bored. I went to a gig last night and seeing all the fans coming together really inspired me to write something as I felt proud to be part of something that I never even knew I was part of and I'm pretty sure no one else knew either. 

  For me I've grown up around rock music mainly because my uncle was in a rock band and the whole of my mums side sort of followed that so we listened to a lot of Guns 'n' Roses and AC DC which I'm not complaining about. My uncle is an insane guitarist and I love that some of my main memories of a child would be of watching my uncle play guitar, having recording sessions with my brother and his best friends, going on rock camps organised by the band my uncle was in and just having fun evenings playing card games or having a BBQ with wicked guitar solos blaring out. Music brings us all together and I'm very thankful for the memories (tried to get a fall out boy lyric in there). 

   However music really changed my life when I developed a love for bands I found on my own and had my own love for. Muse were the first band I fell in love with by myself and I owe that band a lot because as sad as it sounds they really did get me through some awful years. You can have a really crap day and then pop your earphones in and just get completely lost in the music and that's what I treasure the most. 

  However as I got older and started hanging around with people who had never even heard of Muse I decided to explore some more genres and I'm so glad I've discovered all the music I have. My friend Jade really helped me discover new music even though she probs doesn't know that and I will forever be grateful that she showed me the Weeknd and Frank ocean. Big love. Music can bring people together and also help you learn more about a person. If at 13 years old you told me Paramore and My Chemical Romance were not on constant repeat I would of laughed in your face and told you to shut up but now although Paramore have just released A pretty insane album I actually enjoy a vast range of artists and bands and I'm very okay with that. 

If you're a lover of music like me and are always trying to find decent playlists on spotify then hit me up ( Sophie Erica Foskett ) because I've made a dozen playlists and I'm sure one of them could be of some okay quality. Anyway I hope you enjoyed this rather long post and If you any recommendations for me let me know and I'll defo check that out!

Soph x

WHAT I WORE TO A GIG

WHAT I WORE TO MEET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Now don't laugh at me when I say I'm going to a vamps concert and it's purely to see Brad (lead singer) in the flesh. I've been in love with him for three years and let me tell you now it's not all fun and games when the person you love doesn't love you back. No but seriously I'm so excited to see my friend I haven't seen in forever and enjoy some music. I know about five songs and I'm totally okay with that because if you're like me any music environment is better than nothing and especially as the singer is such a fitty. 

  ANYWAY here is what I wore and just want to apologise for the crap pictures and the repeat of this top... I've actually not worn this since the last blog post I did (SPRING DAYS) so it doesn't count. I also curled my fringe for the first time and I'm obsessed even though it looks just as messy as usual. DON'T CARE.  ENJOYYYYYY 

Top- Primark

Cullottes- Old Urban Outfitters

Shoes- Red superstars
Coat- Brandy Melville 

Cat- mine soz 

Soph x