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  • How to get a covid test | covid symptoms to look out for, how long does a covid test take & more questions answered

    Reading Time: 5 minutes It is so important to keep ourselves safe during this pandemic. This means to maintain social distancing, avoid unnecessary travel and to get tested if you feel unwell even with the slightest of symptoms. I got sick over the weekend and I knew I wanted to take a covid test for peace of mind. I… Read The Post

    How to get a covid test | covid symptoms to look out for, how long does a covid test take & more questions answered
  • How to maintain a healthy work life balance during covid in 2021

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Working full time is not easy by any means. I often come home exhausted and unable to enjoy myself with pending doom of the next day looming over my shoulder. I strive to go to the gym as much as I can in the morning meaning earlier bedtimes and even earlier wakeups. It’s not very… Read The Post

    How to maintain a healthy work life balance during covid in 2021
  • Music Review: SG Lewis Times

    Reading Time: 2 minutes I want to preface that I effing love SG Lewis. I’ve seen him in Manchester back in 2018. It was a £15 gig at the University of Manchester student union hall. It was super under the radar but I had the best time. SG Lewis is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer that specialises… Read The Post

    Music Review: SG Lewis Times
  • Femme Luxe Haul (Size 14)* | Comfy Femme Luxe Joggers Lookbook

    Reading Time: 4 minutes I definitely been wearing loungewear more often and I’ve loved the loungewear from Femme Luxe. I’ve partnered up with Femme Luxe once again to showcase some of these pieces. However, I’ll be giving my honest opinion. *This post is contains gifted items free in exchange of a product review. All my opinions are of my… Read The Post

    Femme Luxe Haul (Size 14)* | Comfy Femme Luxe Joggers Lookbook
  • Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket – easy homemade recipe

    Reading Time: 2 minutes I said that I wanted to cook more during 2021 and I definitely am enjoying cooking more. I wanted to share this Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket recipe I’ve made because it’s delicious. Pizza is a great food to make. It’s super easy and you can add so many different toppings. Not only are… Read The Post

    Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket – easy homemade recipe

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How to get a covid test | covid symptoms to look out for, how long does a covid test take & more questions answered

March 3, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes It is so important to keep ourselves safe during this pandemic. This means to maintain social distancing, avoid unnecessary travel and to get tested if you feel unwell even with the slightest of symptoms. I got sick over the weekend and I knew I wanted to take a covid test for peace of mind. IRead the Post

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How to maintain a healthy work life balance during covid in 2021

February 28, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Working full time is not easy by any means. I often come home exhausted and unable to enjoy myself with pending doom of the next day looming over my shoulder. I strive to go to the gym as much as I can in the morning meaning earlier bedtimes and even earlier wakeups. It’s not veryRead the Post

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Music Review: SG Lewis Times

February 26, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes I want to preface that I effing love SG Lewis. I’ve seen him in Manchester back in 2018. It was a £15 gig at the University of Manchester student union hall. It was super under the radar but I had the best time. SG Lewis is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer that specialisesRead the Post

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Femme Luxe Haul (Size 14)* | Comfy Femme Luxe Joggers Lookbook

February 21, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes I definitely been wearing loungewear more often and I’ve loved the loungewear from Femme Luxe. I’ve partnered up with Femme Luxe once again to showcase some of these pieces. However, I’ll be giving my honest opinion. *This post is contains gifted items free in exchange of a product review. All my opinions are of myRead the Post

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Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket – easy homemade recipe

February 20, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes I said that I wanted to cook more during 2021 and I definitely am enjoying cooking more. I wanted to share this Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket recipe I’ve made because it’s delicious. Pizza is a great food to make. It’s super easy and you can add so many different toppings. Not only areRead the Post

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Best Insta-Worthy Hunter Valley Wineries to Visit | Audrey Wilkinson

February 13, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most well known wine regions and has been internationally acclaimed for its wineries. Hunter Valley was part of my top 5 holiday destinations in NSW. It’s a fantastic destination to enjoy the countryside, relax and take advantage of visiting some of Australia’s best wineries. Most of the wineries areRead the Post

Fun Things to do when you’re single on Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes I hated Valentine’s Day growing up. Well, I didn’t care so much as a kid but when I grew up seeing men with roses and flowers for their partners and people together all lovey dovey only made me feel more lonely. It was annoying. Parks and Recreation introduced us to Galentine’s Day. A day forRead the Post

Valentine’s Day Date Night Outfit Ideas

February 7, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Valentine’s Day is coming up really soon and so is Galentine’s Day. Anyone a Parks and Rec fan? We all want to look our best on a date and the idea of picking out a date night outfit can be quite stressful. Heck – even me picking out a work outfit the night before takesRead the Post

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Lingerie for Valentine’s Day that will make your date/partner FALL IN LOVE with you

February 3, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Valentine’s Day is coming up which has been a holiday I’ve never cared about. I mean we don’t even get a day off for it so I’m not going to count that one haha. If you are a Parks and Recreation fan like myself, you and I probably prefer Galentine’s Day. It’s the day beforeRead the Post

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Mecca Max Brow Guru Super Soap – the must have for DIY Insta brows

January 31, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes You may have heard the soap brows on trend on Instagram and all over the internet right now. It refers to a certain grooming method for the eyebrows that does involve using a bar of soap. Hence, the term soap brows – duh! Using soap is said to hold the groomed brows stronger than gelRead the Post

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MECCA BEAUTY LOOP BOX LEVEL 3 JANUARY 2021 – THOUGHTS & REVIEW

January 30, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes For my Australian and New Zealand readers, you may have heard about Mecca and the famous (or infamous) Mecca beauty loop box. Every quarter, Mecca gives out a free beauty loop box as part of its loyalty program. The contents depends on your level which is based on your yearly spend at Mecca (reviewed annually). I’ll be showingRead the Post

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her

January 26, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes So you’re struggling on what to get your partner or date for Valentine’s Day. Me too sis. I feel like Valentine’s Day gifts can be a struggle because you have to take into account the nature and duration of the relationship. I would love to get your opinion on my thought that people often forgetRead the Post

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What’s On in Sydney | inBloom Exhibit – The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

January 24, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Inbloom Exhibit at the Royal Botanic Gardens – 10-4pm every day The Royal Botanic Gardens has always been a lovely place to explore and immerse myself in nature and have a lunchtime or casual stroll. There’s a current exhibit at The Calyx that is worth checking out that I wanted to share. InBloom boasts moreRead the Post

Femme Luxe Haul (SIZE 14) / Outfits to wear during lockdown

January 17, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes *This post is contains gifted items free in exchange of a product review. All my opinions are of my own. I will not receive any money from you clicking affiliate links on this post. Lockdown is still in full swing for a lot of us. Even though I’m starting to work in the office aRead the Post

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DATE NIGHT IDEA | Restaurant review: Chin Chin [Surry Hills, Sydney]

January 13, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes I have been dying to try Chin Chin for ages. They are known for their South-East Asian fusion food, pink neon lights and dynamic atmosphere. I love a soft pretty pink neon glow. There is also a location in Melbourne which I would love to go one day. I really like how it is aRead the Post

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I am a 23 year old Australian-based online content creator who is trying her best to adult (sort of). Some topics I write include beauty, travel, and life. For enquiries, please contact me at clarissazhu97@gmail.com - Happy reading!

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