Top 5 lifestyle tips

After a busy few weeks house-sitting and beginning my second year of uni, I wanted to share some simple tips that once you have grasped, become second nature. They're not bold, confusing or time-wasting, just very simple but extremely effective...

1. Find the right skincare

For the last two years, my skin has been awful. Not necessarily on my face or hands, but on my legs. I developed eczema, causing itching, bleeding and scarring - and no skincare cream or moisturiser seemed to help. I recently found out about Aveeno, and their moisturising cream has been my saviour. It may not work wonders on everyone, but my legs have cleared up, smoothed and cause no irritation. It's most definitely the best cream I have ever bought.

2. Drink more water

I always thought that I drank enough water, 4 or 5 glasses a day. Until dehydration became a huge problem for me, resulting in painful migraines and poor skin. Force yourself to drink as much water as you can everyday and you'll find that not only do you snack less, but your skin will begin to glow and plump.

3. Talk to people

As much as it may seem scary and daunting at first, speak to as many people as you can. Your hairdresser, friends of friends, strangers, people in your chosen career field. I recently created a LinkedIn account, where I have spoken to many people in journalism and teaching, and found that they may put you into contact for a job, work experience or just simply give you advice on your careers and ambitions. Talk to people - you might never know where it gets you.

4. Keep organised

My final year of uni is mad already. Being thrown into searching for work experience, thinking of ideas for a dissertation and constantly being told of expectations is a pretty daunting scenario (after 4 months off!), so keeping organised is my main focus. Writing everything down, taking as much from every lecture as possible and finding a way to manage my time has been tricky - but once you know what you're doing and when you have time to do it, it makes it seem that little bit easier.

5. Think positively

Exams, dissertations, assignments, work - the list could go on. It all seems so scary, especially when you want to do as well as you can. The main thing you can do is to think positively, believe in yourself and aim high. And if it's all getting too much, remove yourself and come back to it after a couple of hours. Go and watch bake-off and order a takeaway...

Office look for summer

This dress makes this outfit effortless, just by being bold. The colour is suitable for the office and keeping accessories simple with straigh-forward tones and shapes will let your outfit do the talking!

Dressing for summer is difficult enough, without having to think about what to wear for work as well.  Work wear is easy - it allows you to mix and match items you'd wear everyday and specific items you buy purely for the office. But, when it gets warmer, you are constantly thinking about what you've worn and not wanting to wear the same outfit twice in one week. In winter, you can always get away with the same bottoms multiple days in a row; by wearing different tops, accessories and shoes.

Summer work wear means statement pieces. Sticking to the same accessories may feel boring but for the summer, it is a lot easier to keep with just one or two different pairs of shoes and the same handbag. The key is buying statement pieces in the sale that scream different! That way, your colleagues and clients will be focused more on what you're wearing than the fact you've worn the same watch and handbag three weeks in a row.

Dress - Mango

Bag - Michael Kors

Shoes - Kurt Geiger

Watch - Olivia Burton

Festival fashion

Attending a festival isn't all about music and friends, it's a playground for summer fashion. Keeping a close eye on celebrity festival fashion and summer trends will leave you wanting to show off your new purchases, and a festival is the perfect place to!

Here's my festival fashion essentials:

1. Hoodie

A hoodie or light jacket/kimono is a festival must, especially in the UK. It may be hot all day but as soon as the sun goes down, you'll be freezing in high waisted shorts and a bralet. A hoodie will definitely keep you dancing away until the sun comes up!

2. Sunglasses

Sunglasses don't only accessorise your outfit perfectly but they really do help when you're in the sun all day! You'll be more likely to be able to see what's going on in that midday sun, but make sure you opt for a good pair with a pattern or colour.

3. Fringing

Fringing is everywhere at the moment, from the spring catwalks to the high-street stores. Whether it be a bag, kimono, top or boot, anything with a fringe is a must-have for a festival this summer.

4. Bandana

Whether you're reaching the last day of your festival weekend or just want something to prevent that horrible parting burn, a bandana will help. Keeping your hair tied up and out of the way will stop you from burning your scalp and help with greasy-ness! A bright colour and pattern will add to your outfit.

5. Statement item

When it comes to festival fashion, try not to clash patterns and colours too much. A printed bumbag may look good with a flowery playsuit but it's better to stick with simple colours and use one item, along with accessories, to create a bolder look.

From both pictures shown:

Bandana - Vintage

Sunglasses - ASOS

Top - Topshop

Hoodie - Adidas

Shirt - The White Company

Bumbag - The Lost Lanes

Shorts - Topshop

Shoes - Converse

Jewellery - Michael Kors