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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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Why Buying a Wellness Journal/Planner for 2021 Will Transform Your Life

November 19, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes I honestly can’t believe it is November 2020 already. It feels like everything after March has been a collection of nothingness and 2020 is a complete write off. However, recently I’ve contemplated about purchasing a diary since 2021 is just already the corner and I really want to organise my life. Have you ever consideredRead the Post

Cafe Review: Dirty Red [Glebe, Sydney]

November 11, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dirty Red 41 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW 2037 I absolutely adore checking out new cafes over the weekend. Dirty Red is this cute little cafe in a baby blue terraced building that is literally 30 seconds from the Glebe markets. (which you know is exactly what I did after this) There’s something so niceRead the Post

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The 2020 US Presidential Election: Joe Biden vs Donald Trump – How It Was Won

November 8, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes The 2020 US Presidential Election. Ah the US election. It has been talked about for the longest time. To be honest, I felt a bit weird posting a standard lifestyle post during the most crucial and turbulent time in our recent history. I’ve wanted to write a piece about the election because I do understandRead the Post

REVIEW // Maison Margiela Replica Fragrance Memory Box [Honest]

November 5, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes I’ve been wanting to try fragrances from Maison Margiela for ages. However, they’re really expensive. I don’t have a really good sense of smell so I feel expensive perfumes are wasted on me because I can’t appreciate them. Thank you deviated septum. This is the same reason why I have never been into candles. Firstly,Read the Post

10 tips for when you feel lost in your career and life in your early 20s

November 1, 2020

Reading Time: 11 minutes I want to preface that this is an extremely long post (just couldn’t shorten it). However, I genuinely think this has been one of my favourite posts to write so far. I also really feel this is super important to read so if you do have the spare time or this topic interests you, IRead the Post

What’s In My Bag | My Everyday Handbag Essentials & Shoulder Bag Favourites

October 25, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes I feel like a ‘What’s in My Bag’ is a very 2014 blog post or Youtube video idea. Regardless, I do love reading these types of posts and I hope you enjoy! If you’re a curious cat, keep reading to find what I put in my everyday bag. *This post is not sponsored but containsRead the Post

What to Splurge on and What to Save on When Starting a Blog in 2020 | Think of a Blogging Budget

October 18, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes When I first started blogging in 2014, I was in my final year of high school and I was just a girl who liked fashion and started getting into makeup and wanted an outlet to share my thoughts and life. I did it because I enjoyed it and when I didn’t enjoy blogging, I stoppedRead the Post

Amazon Beauty Wishlist [under $20]

October 14, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes *This post contains affiliate links. I am not sponsored or influenced to write this post. However, I may make a small commission when you purchase through the affiliate link. However, please note I only ever recommend products and services that I have used and like. Everyone wants a good dupe or an affordable product and whilstRead the Post

I had a transvaginal ultrasound | What you should know & how it felt | PCOS & Endometriosis

October 11, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes Tbh I never thought I would be doing an ultrasound if I knew I wasn’t pregnant in the slighest. So let’s back up a minute – how did I get here? And why is someone going to shove up this weird wand thing up my vagina? I went to the doctors for a general check-up.Read the Post

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Mecca Beauty Loop Box Level 3 October 2020 – Thoughts & Rants

October 5, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you live in Australia, I am sure you have heard of Mecca. For the most part, the brand is very well-loved and I have had nothing but friendly experiences with staff instore and online service. Every quarter, Mecca gives out a free beauty loop box as part of its loyalty program. The contents dependsRead the Post

Worth the Hype? | Morphe

September 29, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most of us associate Morphe with the annoying shilling of affiliate codes. Like use code james for 10% off Morphe. And for that reason, I never bothered using Morphe because I find that really obnoxious. Also all the claims that Morphe was private labelled. Apparently that isn’t the case anymore since they’ve rebranded and IRead the Post

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September 27, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’ve read on here before (hello- what’s up how are you? it’s so good to see you again – i’m sorry Kurtis Conner for stealing your catchphrase)- this isn’t the usual but I thought it would be nice to personalise my blog and every once in a while, I’ll like to just write myRead the Post

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Why Do People Stop Blogging & Why You Shouldn’t Stop

September 22, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes I’ve been absent for a few weeks now on this blog and this is for a number of reasons. Have you ever wondered why so many bloggers stop posting for weeks or months at a time or completely abandon their blog altogether? During my absence, I have been able to self-reflect and understand why IRead the Post

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4 Easy and Affordable Work from Home (WFH) Iso Outfit Ideas

August 27, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes This post contains affiliate links – I may make a small commission on sales but at no cost to you Outfit Ideas *I’ve put a filter ‘gingham’ on these photos. I was today years old when I realised you can add filters to your WordPress photos. What a life hack though! The original photos wereRead the Post

Worth the Hype? | Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

August 23, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I’ve been feeling a bit uninspired recently (blaming that on work and the weather) so I thought I’ll start this worth the hype? series. I will mainly focus on beauty and skincare items but this applies to anything that I think has been hyped up. WeRead 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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