2018 Blogging Goals

I've been blogging for around 3 years now, on and off. My love/hate relationship with my blog has finally paid off. Suppose you can say it's been hit and miss for the last couple of years. Alongside a full-time job, it's difficult to remain upbeat and excited about your content when all you want to do is sleep and unwind after a long shift. That was my life for the last year and a half and since the back end of last year, it all changed & I had more time to post the content that inspired me to write. 

 * Property of Jaydee Kelly *

Blogging is my escape, from everything going on in life. I love being able to sit down at my laptop and put my all into content for this blog. Some posts don't make the final cut but it's nice to look back on, giving myself ideas of where to improve or how I can develop my writing style into something more promising. This blog began in 2015 - it was a distraction from my depression while in the second year at University. Safe to say not much content was produced until my final year studying but even then it suffered. 

Lets fast forward to now... Recently my blog has been my fresh start to expressing my love for writing and content I love reading from other people - of course, putting my own spin on things. I love it. Although it's a case of still finding a rhythm for my little platform, it's a nice learning curve. 

WHAT MY GOALS FOR MY BLOG ARE...

• Create exciting content - Recently, I've decided to keep my blog about a bit of everything, under the 'Lifestyle' tab. If you can't use your platform to express yourself and what you have experienced, loved, cooked, made or bought etc. then what can you use it for? The aim of my content is so my audience can get to know me through what I choose to post. From a range of topics; Travel, Beauty items, haircare, film and tv, books, music, food, fitness etc. You name it, It'll make an appearance on here eventually. Heres to an exciting blogging year!!

• Make a difference - Whether that's working alongside a charity or giving back to those on the streets; I want to strive to make a difference while documenting it all on here. Not for "bragging" material, just because the world needs more love and inspiration than the controversy it's at now. 

• Meet new people - It would be nice to meet other bloggers and share experiences, learn new things and inspire one another to be the best we can be. I'm all for making new friends and meeting new people along a new journey and I'd love to have a few close friends who share the same ambitions as me with blogging and want to see the world. 

• Travel - As someone who has never left the U.K I would love to travel and blog my experiences! It's a promising goal to do something so creative and share the world through my eyes on here. 

• Expanding opportunities; Working alongside NEW & Favourite brands - The feeling of being able to work with a brand that I adore literally gives me goosebumps. For me, my biggest goal is to work alongside The Bodyshop and create some upbeat content on here, vlog an experience of working with them & produce something so exciting. A girl can dream, right?

• Be a full-time blogger - This is my ultimate dream. I decided to make my blog more lifestyle as it's full of a range of things that I personally love & would like to engage other people in. To know that my content is making someone's day or any advice I post is helping at least one person, will mean the absolute world to me. It's nice knowing there are people out there that support your rambles and like the content you post. Very motivating! 

What are your goals for blogging this year?

Thanks for reading!

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Instagram: @jaydeekelly 

Twitter: @crashl0nelystar 

xo

November Favourites | 2015

It's that time of month again, where sharing my favourites things rises to the surface. Compared to last month, I have had my eye on music as November for me, was a good time for everyone to release some incredible tunes!

Soap & Glory | Sugar Crush Body Buttercream 

When it comes to moisturisers I am very picky with what goes near my skin on a daily basis. Introducing this Soap and Glory product to my skin a few months ago, was really amazing for my skin. Back in Summer, when we did get sunshine, I had to put a fair amount on due to my skin reacting to the sun (getting sunburn/tan) and it just made my skin so much more softer, smelt amazing & kept my skin healthy. As we are now in Winter, I started using it again recently as in colder months, my skin tends to get SO dry, but applying this body butter-cream has made stopped my skin getting dry and all sand-papery. 

Soap & Glory | Sugar Crush Body Wash 

I have also got back into using this delightful body wash. It's the same scent as my moisturiser as I just can't get enough of it, apparently. Whilst in the bath or shower, I use this because sometimes the water sends my skin all dry and gross, however, the body wash has also stopped my skin being so dry & after use, my skin feels incredibly soft, as it also moisturises the skin, leaving it sooooooo soft!

Nivea Fruity Lip Shine 

During the Winter months, it's hard to keep my lips from cracking and being chapped. A few months ago, when I had the flu, I came across the Nivea Fruity Lip Shine (Watermelon) and it comforts my lips and keeps them smooth, crack-free and smells A-M-A-Z-I-N-G :) Out of the majority of lip products I have used in the past, I believe that this one is definitely my favourite, especially in Winter. I couldn't find the watermelon one on the Boots website, so I've linked a similar one above.

Scottish Fine Soaps | Sea Kelp Moisturiser 

I've had this small moisturiser given to me as something to take to University in my First year, however, I just thought it was a tester of some kind and didn't think to look more into it. Sea kelp moisturiser is one of my all time favourite body creams, due to how soft it keeps my hands, my face etc. I don't use it all the time, but now I've found their website, I shall be purchasing the Sea Kelp 300ml bottle (linked above) to last me through the winter months. It practically eats up dry skin, which for me, is amazing!!

Lush Facemask | Cupcake 

My lush facemask has undoubtedly made it to my favourites again, as I just can't get enough of it. It has appeared a lot on my blog recently, so I'll keep this to a minimum, BUY SOME OF IT, and just watch your skin improve after the first few times of wearing it. My skin is a lot more glowing and soft because of it. One of my all time favourites from Lush, did I mention.. it smells INCREDIBLE?!

Moving on to some random favourites, I have been loving SO MUCH music this month! Like, the charts have been full with great songs and albums on spotify.. I'm just IN LOVE for sure. 

Can we all just take a moment and appreciate the outstanding comeback of Justin Bieber... I have ALWAYS loved his music, like since he first appeared with his first album. This album is one of my all time favourites as every song, is just, flawless and relatable. I love songs I can relate to, like, Justin has nailed the bud if you ask me. My favourite song(s) off his new album are 'Love yourself' & 'I'll show you', these songs just speak a thousand words and just put into lyrical form, everything I want to tell people. It's amazing & I couldn't be happier for his success. You can find his new Album here: Justin Bieber | Purpose

Hello... it's me.. 

Now if you haven't heard this AMAZING song by Adele, you really are missing out. The first day it was released me and my housemate were instantly hooked. I'm glad she's back with new music, it's been way too long!! Her song, 'Hello' for me, is something I can relate to with my past of having a hard time. If anything it helps me look back on this year as a whole and remain thankful for the journey I've taken. So a BIG thank you to this lovely lady for making an amazing appearance with her music :P You can find her album here: Adele | 25 

Another album I have had on repeat throughout the month is Selena Gomez - Revival. I'm not really a big fan for her music, but her new album gives the title justice. I am IN LOVE with her voice throughout the album, especially in her two songs 'Same Old Love' & 'Sober'. You can find her new album here: Selena Gomez | Revival 

That's all I have been loving throughout November, what have you been loving? I'd love to check out some recommendations :) 

Xo

20 Questions about music tag

I have decided to do a music tag because well, I have been listening to some old & new stuff and it made me extremely happy. I've changed some questions as I haven't been to any live shows and the questions revolved around that but yeah, hope you like it! 

20 Questions about music tag:

Which bands/artists do you have the most albums by?
You me at six, as they are my favourite band. ever. I have a few albums on my shelf then the rest in my iTunes library :) 

What was the last song you listened to?
Andy Grammar - Honey I'm good

What's in your iTunes most played right now?
Demi Lovato - Cool for the summer * absolutely love this song!! & You me at six - A little bit of truth * I don't know why, but it just brings so many memories back.. 

What was the last show you attended?
I was meant to see Forever the sickest kids in concert when I was 18 year old, but my brother's car broke down and I couldn't make it. I was so upset :( 

Who are you looking forward to seeing in concert?
Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, You me at six, Bastille & Charlie Puth.

Who would you like to see touring together?
I think it would be the highlight of my life if Bastille and You me at six toured together or Enrique Iglesias and Demi Lovato... now that would be amazing. 

What's the most musically involved you have ever been?
Erm not too sure how to answer this, but back in 2009 I was battling a hard time and I turned to music and it helped me I guess? 

What award show are you looking forward too?
The VMA's but I probably won't watch it because of who is hosting.. not a big fan. But the BRIT awards are my favourite too, because Ed Sheeran.

What is your favourite band shirt?
I don't have a band shirt, yet. But I have a jumper from the YMAS merchandise store. I've had it for about 3 years now? I love it :) 

What musician would you like to hang out with for a day?
Damn... I can't narrow it down ! Probably Calvin Harris :P 

What one musician or group do you you wish would make a comeback?
Spice girls! They were literally all I listened to and watched when I was 4 years old & their music is so cheesy ha.

What musician/band you've never seen live but always wanted to?
You me at six as everytime i was hoping to see them, I either got let down, didn't have the money (life of a student!) or I was chocka-blocked with Uni work.. 

Name four or more flawless albums:
You me at six - Sinners never sleep
Taylor Swift - 1989
Ed Sheehan - X
Beyonce - 4
Calvin Harris - Motion

How many music related videos/DVDs do you own?
0. :( 

If you could be any musician for a day, who would it be and why?
Taylor Swift because she's gorgeous & I'd love to dance about on stage singing her music. That would be epic. 

Who do you want to meet the most?
Josh Franceschi, just so I can tell him that he's handsome and that his hair is always on point. 

Who was your last musical "phase" before you wisened up?
I used to listen to Meghan Trainor a lot, her music is so catchy ha. 

What's your "guilty pleasure" that you hate to admit to liking? 
Justin Bieber... I mean come on 

Xo


(All photo's in this post are from google, unless stated as my own)