Challenge 1: Get active with me & Beyoncé

Hey girlos 

So on sunday night after my cheat meal (chicken fried rice- yummy) I decided that I was going to go to the gym everyday this week at 6am. Yesterday was the first day and guess what? I failed miserably. Getting up at that time especially after only getting 3 hours sleep is just not for me. Although I felt painfully sorry for my roommate Amy who's studying nursing and has to get up at 6am every morning for placement. Her life sucks, she knows.

Anyway I was so close to giving up and not going to th gym yesterday at all but with some encouragement from my uni friend, I forced myself to go. Guys, I felt so good afterwards and was so happy that I pushed myself. I don't know what it is about working out but it puts me in a really good mood and is the biggest stress reliever (desperately needed). It's exam season in UCD right now so the pressure is on.

Moving on, I want you to complete this challenge with me and of course Beyoncé. If you haven't noticed, Bey has gotten so much slimmer in the past few months due to her being on tour again. She practices for at least 3 hours a day so if she can do that, you can live with 30 minutes of exercise.

Starting from today until next tuesday, I want you to do 30 minutes of exercise either outside, in a gym or even in your room. 30 minutes out of your day is nothing. I know you have internet access so don't even give me any excuses. Switch on your favourite playlist and dance around your room or look up fun workout videos on youtube! I have suggested a few for you guys down below. It's from Scola Dondo's YouTube channel and might I add she is amazing so make sure to check out her content. I have done all of the workouts listed below and I think you'll love it as much as I did. Although this is a lifestyle change for me, summer is quickly approaching and I want to hit some new targets before then and I thought wouldn't it be fun if you did it with me? Moral support hehe.

So,

 have you got the drive?

Love from your girl

-Mizzmoi xo

Happy Easter: A burst of inspiration

Hey beauties,

So the good weather is gone but my positive happy mood remains. Wow, I am so happy that you guys love these outfits that I put together on the spur of the moment. When I find something new or something I haven't worn yet, I get the urge to get all dressed up and take pictures until the sun literally goes away...literally. Now some of the small minded people in the world might think I'm conceited or superficial. I'm not going to lie, I am superficial- I like clothes and pretty things but doesn't every girl?

Sometimes you gotta let yourself believe you're Beyoncé for a day before that dreaded feeling of "small town girl living in a lonely world" comes back and forces you to question your entire existence. 

Anyway I am absolutely delighted with all of the wonderful comments I've been getting on instagram, twitter & Facebook. You guys are really the reason why I get up and make that horrible decision between studying for my exams and filming for my blog. I pick you, every time and I'm just an excited little pumpkin to see that my sacrifices are paying off. God, I hope my mother isn't reading this right now- that simply would not end well but I regret nothing.

Happy Easter to you and I sincerely love each and every one of you that take some time out of your day to check my blog, you are fab.

Must Read: What every girl needs in her wardrobe this Summer 14'

Hey girlos,

Wow 3 posts in one night? I must be really trying to make it up to you guys for not blogging in a week! *wink*

Summer is closely approaching and I’m here to help you guys pick out your summer items by providing you with a list of some pieces of clothing that are a must have in your closet for Summer 2014.

In order to reduce spending for the next summer, I think every girl should own some of the fashion staples below so we can wear it over and over again, whilst still easily mixing it with other trends. Now I’m not a t-shirt and shorts kind of girl, that stuff is far too blasé. I’m more of a caramel macchiato, champagne over cheap Aldi Wine kind of girl; meaning I don’t just dress for comfort and to avoid expenses, I dress to impress & I want to help those of you who would like to do the same but just don’t know how to go about it.

There are 3 things you’ll need for before and after reading this blogpost: pen and paper, a tab opened on your laptop to look for these fashion pieces and of course, your bank details. Don’t be afraid to splurge when you know these pieces will be vintage, in a modern kind of sense!

-Mizzmoi xo

Your Essentials for this summer- mix and match 

1.  Crop Tops.
2. High waisted Shorts.
3.  A print Kimono.
4. Sturdy flats. (Tory Burch, a personal recommendation)
5. Fringed shorts.
6.  Tank tops in white, navy, yellow, and pink.
7.  White sandal heels.
8. Pastel leather and PVC skirts. (Topshop/Missguided)
9. Skorts in white and light pink.
10.  Long feather earrings.
11. Cut out ankle boots. (If you live in a cold country like Ireland.)
12. Clear nail polish.
13.  Sheer blouses in white, cream, nude.
14.  Floral print heels.
15.  Tan colored heels.
16.  Tan colored handbag.
17. Simple plain necklace and bracelets in gold and silver.
18.  White jeans.
19.  White denim shirt.
20.  Midi rings.
21. Floppy hat (black, white, tan or wine).
22.  Floral shorts.
23.  Pastel coloured strapless dresses.
24. Lace shorts.
25. Aztec print blazer.

Things That Inspire Me

Hey guys,



SO I went to Beyoncé's concert last night and my god, it was quite literally the best night of my life. Some say nothing compares to the high you get from alcohol or drugs but I kid you not, absolutely nothing can beat a Beyoncé concert. Not only is she as flawless as she appears on tv,  her personality is as sweet as irresistable chocolate covered strawberries you can't have due to bikini season.

Anyway this is a personal post about the things that inspire me. I wanted to share this with you guys because I'd like to think you might want to know the things that inspire me to write this blog and to live the best life possible.



I am still super tired from Bey's concert- being in a trance for a whole concert can seriously drain a girl.


Chat later
-Mizzmoi X

1. Fashion

Some of you might think- what a mundane thing to be inspired by. My god, I know people who have no interest in clothes whatsoever. However the fact is that fashion can allow you to be whoever you want to be. You can give off any type of message you want by the clothes you wear and that's why I love it. Blair Waldorf today, Beyoncé tomorrow; it's that easy. Some of you guys may not believe me when I say this but first impressions are everything and the way you dress can be your golden ticket to whatever you want.

Y'know I heard once that we all judge people in the first 7 seconds of meeting each other and for the most part, our opinion is set. Crazy? Yes. Worth thinking about? Absolutely. Perception is everything.

2. Photography

This is one of the main reasons why I own a blog on tumblr. I remember the days where I would sit for hours upon hours reblogging my dream life, one picture at a time- knowing one day it would be my life. Moreover the things I see on tumblr can sometimes inspire me be a better version of myself. For example: pictures of healthy food makes me want to feed my body with good nutrients. Get a tumblr and I promise you won't regret it.

3. YOU

Yes you, the person reading this blog right now. You inspire me to write content that is worth reading by others and not just kept as my personal fashion diary. I love the fact that you pay attention to my blogposts, give me suggestions on what to write about next and ask me for advice. I love that I can talk to you guys like I would, a friend. I believe I've expressed my share of harsh opinions on some topics on my blog and it's good to see that some of you agree with me. I appreciate that I've never ever gotten 'hate' for writing this blog so here's to you guys who genuinely support what I do. I am inspired by and completely in awe of you.

4. Beyoncé

I guess I'm still starstruck from being in the same room with the start last night. I relive the concert again and again in my head. If Beyoncé doesn't inspire you, no one will. She has worked so hard for everything she has gained in this world. "I want to leave my footprints behind. I want you to know that I was here." That's what she said yesterday. I could only dream to accomplish half of the things she has in just 3 decades. Bey is a living, breathing testament that absolutely anything and everything is possible.

Your 2014 Spring Trends

Hey loveys,

Do you know what I just realised? Well not just realised but what I've been dying to put down on paper as an observation. Starting a piece of writing is actually the hardest thing in the world. Quite literally it is. I've just sat here for 4 minutes thinking about how I'm going to start this blogpost about Spring Trends (requested by you btw, thank you) whilst listening to "r u mine" by Arctic Monkeys- don't ask why. For those of you who know me, I'm certainly not a hipster- although I do like to dabble in it- y'know, just to see how the other half live. I'm a ghetto hip hop girl at heart, don't let my classy exterior fool you x.

Anyway on to the main purpose of this blog, Spring Trends for this year. Oh can you hear the birds chirping?


Nah.

Your girl
-Mizzmoi xo

1. Crop Tops

Gym time ladies- crop tops are here to stay.

2. Sandal heels

This trend shouldn't really surprise you; It's what I call typical.

3. Lace Shorts

Again, typical & easily predictable.

4. White & Sheer Materials

This, I like- very excited about this sheer material trend and of course, white goes so well with my skin tone.

5. Prints

Tribal prints- I'm predicting an all year round trend. Want to know how to mix prints? Ask an elderly African lady.

6. Floral

-Groundbreaking.

How To: Wear Print (Your Questions Answered)

Hey guys!

So I got a very interesting question on my ask.fm yesterday (not your typical bullshit believe me) and I really wanted to make it into a blogpost because I thought all of you guys might appreciate my tips on mixing prints. Consequently I am now developing a new series on this blog called "Your questions answered" so if you guys want to send me any questions relating fashion, beauty and lifestyle- I'd be more than happy to help you here or if you'd like to personally message me that's fine too (a few of you already do this and I'm absolutely flattered!)

The reason why I like ask.fm is because you can ask me things anonymously; I know some of you guys like to do that if you don't know me personally but seriously I don't bite and will answer any questions you ask 'off anon' as well.

Do you guys want me to continue this series on my blog? Comment below and let me know that I'm doing something right- your feedback is always appreciated.


À bientôt
-Mizzmoi X


P.S I'm really considering relocating to France one day,  their language and their people are just- how do you say it? Ils sont incroyable.

Hey, well I'm a disaster when it comes to mixing and matching! I can mix alright yet I always end up looking quite ridiculous, I was wondering if you have any key facts about how to mix and match? Thank you(patriot reader of your blog!)

Hey! Well can I just say I'm glad you asked me, I actually feel so honoured as stupid as that sounds! First of all, what makes you think you look ridiculous? That's the real question here. Just because everyone else dresses mundane doesn't mean you should too. There are no rules to mixing print but if you want some guidelines:

1. Start off with wearing print with something plain to make yourself comfortable with wearing prints. For example a pencil skirt with vertical lines and a plain crop top.
A navy & white polka dot fitted top with a navy leather skirt.

2. Try florals with stripes- I've seen that before and it looks fab.

3. Plaid with stripes will also always look swell. Try tailored plaid pants and a horizontal striped crop top that shows off your shoulders and collar bone. Heck, throw on some classy sandal heels to give the outfit an edge of sophistication.

I actually loved answering this question and might make it into a blog post tonight- thank you so much for asking, if you need anymore help don't hesitate to ask on or off this :)
-Your dedicated blogger x

Disclaimer: None of these photos belong to me.

5 ways to look like a Model

Hey loveys

I saw this interesting post on my newsfeed today titled "50 ways to look like a model". Obviously surprised by the large number, I clicked into the blogpost. It turned out it was just pictures of models which was kind of disappointing so I won't even link you to the post. However I decided that if some blogs weren't going to do the writing, I would. So today I'm going to teach you guys how to look like models. A lot of you are probably staring at your laptop screens, casually judging the shit out of me right now but honey, read the post first. Take the advice and then watch the compliments flood in.

You know I love you
-Mizzmoi xo

1. Eat Clean

This is like the most important thing you can do if you want your skin to maintain a perfect glow. Think fruits for breakfast, eggs for lunch and boiled potatoes with veggies for dinner. Kitchen closes at 7pm and drinking 2 litres a day is crucial if you desire to have clear skin. When you feed yourself correctly you and your body will feel amazing, trust me on this one. Healthy eating is more fun than you think!

2. Minimal Makeup

Girls, some of you wear too much makeup! You need to accept the fact that you're probably not as hideous as you think; it's all in your head. Okay so sometimes I need to take my own advice but seriously no eyebrow pencil, and certainly NO black eyeliner, I cannot emphasise this enough, unless you're doing a winged liner look, don't do it especially if you're pale. Less is more, simplicity is sophistication.

3. Find a hairstyle that suits you

This is where most of us go wrong. Usually the hair colour you were born with will suit you the most. However sometimes other colours could suit you just as well but finding that colour proves difficult for some of you girlos. Going to a salon for a few suggestions for a new, clean, fresh look wouldn't be a bad idea.

4. Walk the trend

Find your individual style! Be creative, remember fashion is supposed to be fun- not boring and cliché. Don't copy a celebrity's style; instead draw inspiration from them and create your own- it's much more interesting and enjoyable that way.

5. Stay Classy

Walk like Ryan Gosling is watching your every step. Confidence is key to wanting to look your best. If there's one thing you have to remember it's that you are beautiful regardless of whatever anyone else tells you. God most certainly does not create ugly people, society does. God creates perfection and it's up to you to exploit that to the best of your ability. Don't throw your beauty away, there's too much of that going on in the world.