Monday 30 March 2015

Our Top 10 Tips On How To Relax

Life is pretty stressful, don't you agree? Suffering with depression and anxiety, I often forget how to relax. Relaxing is such a nice thing to do and I love nothing more than getting all cosy before bed and watching some T.V to calm down. Here are my top tips on how to relax!

  • Be kind to yourself. If you want to stay in all day and watch films, you should do that! Having a lazy day is perfectly fine.
  • Listen to your favourite music! Nothing helps me more than my favourite songs when I feel stressed. 
  • Sit down and have your favourite drink. My favourite is Coffee. I swear I'm addicted! Having a hot drink always helps me relax.
  • Pamper nights! Need I say more? I love pampering by doing my nails my favourite shade of red, putting on a face mask and exfoliating to make my skin better!
  • Watching my favourite T.V shows always helps me feel so much better. I LOVE ''The Walking Dead'', ''The Following'' and ''Bates Motel''. Okay, might not be the most relaxing shows on at the moment but I'm obsessed.
  • Watching Youtube videos. I love watching hair video's especially! I've been watch 90's inspired hairstyles lately and really loving them.
  • Reading books and drawing always helps me feel peaceful. Reading before bed is just the best.
  • Lighting some scented candles. I can't remember the last time I lit a candle but oh well, it seems really relaxing to me haha!
  • Taking a short walk outside in the fresh air always clears my mind. I can't wait until Summer though. Short walks in the cold weather doesn't sound too appealing!
  • Pyjamas and cuddles with your pet. Nothing is better than a cuddle with a dog :)

I hoped you liked this post! What do you like to do to relax?
Leah, x
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  1. Adriana30 March 2015 at 05:13

    Lovely tips! Watching videos on Youtube with my pyjama and a cup of tea is awesome to relax!
    xx
    www.theblackblush.blogspot.pt

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 01:11

      Thank you! I agree! I love watching youtube with a good cup of coffee :) I used to like tea but I really went off it! x x

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  2. Unknown30 March 2015 at 05:21

    Wonderful tips on relaxation! I also love to drink a cup of (decaf) coffee to relax, but I also like chocolates with it. I'm really into mountain views, so I like to go out into nature and enjoy the rolling hills and landscapes. That's pretty soothing. Have a great week :)
    xo Bry
    WhiteLight.Naughty&Nice

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 01:13

      That sounds so nice and relaxing! I live in Liverpool so we don't have those lovely landscapes you have! x x

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  3. Neeny30 March 2015 at 05:34

    These are some great tips :)
    To relax I like to snuggle in bed and watch a show (at the moment I'm watching Pretty Little Liars)
    I started watching Bates Motel but it was kind of creepy but good!
    Even though it wasn't scary I couldn't go to sleep to I had to stop haha

    Neeny x

    neenyslittleblog.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:29

      I love Bates Motel! I've never watched Pretty Little Liars before! x x

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  4. cottonandcandie30 March 2015 at 07:18

    Youtube videos - I love watching make up ones, you can get hooked for hours! Loving your new blog design girls!
    cottonandcandie xx

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:34

      Thank you so much! & I definately agree! I get obsessed with youtube :) x x

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  5. Gabrielle30 March 2015 at 07:26

    I love guides like this (as you can probably tell from my blog haha), all of your tips are wonderful and I've no doubt will help many people! Watching your favourite programmes is a great suggestion as it serves as a distraction. Also, I love to workout - that helps me relax! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:37

      Aww, thank you! T.v is such a good distraction! I think it's the best when you find a good show! Exercise also helps too but I really have to force myself to exercise. xx

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  6. Lauren Morgan30 March 2015 at 07:28

    I love reading these types of posts its always nice to get advice
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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:39

      Thank you :) I'm glad you enjoyed reading this! x x

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  7. Kelsey&Kenecha30 March 2015 at 08:15

    Last one is my fave haha :) Great post! :D

    Florals&Smiles
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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:41

      It's my favourite too and it always works the best :) x x

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  8. Raquel30 March 2015 at 08:18

    I'm doing a few of these things right now! There is nothing better than a nice chance to catch up on doing something relaxing :)
    Omnivogues

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  9. HALE30 March 2015 at 08:19

    Scented candles are a must have to relax!
    Aleeha xXx
    http://www.halesaaw.com/

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:46

      I must get more scented candles! There are some lovely ones out there. x x

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  10. Unknown30 March 2015 at 08:29

    Pet cuddles and pampering night are the best there are!
    Great tips!

    Tanya
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    BlogLovin

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  11. - Karen30 March 2015 at 09:23

    This is such a lovely post. Taking some time out to relax and wind down is great and nothing beats a good TV series marathon! :)

    Style Sunrise ☀

    :)
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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:49

      Nothing beats watching TV for hours and hours! I deffo agree! x x

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  12. El Willmer30 March 2015 at 09:34

    Love this post! Fantastic tips :)

    elwillmer.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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  13. Unknown30 March 2015 at 09:51

    I love going for walks, even in the rain (with an umbrella ofcourse) I love just taking everything in! Also PJ days are the best, with your duvet, raining outside, and a good movie!

    Meme xx

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:12

      I should go for more walks and have more pj days! x x x

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  14. Jasmine Stewart30 March 2015 at 12:52

    Candles and reading are my absolute favourite things for a relaxing evening :) xx

    Magpie Jasmine

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:19

      Sounds perfect :) I love reading to relax too x x

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  15. ania30 March 2015 at 12:55

    Nice tips!
    xoxo

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  16. Shireen L. Platt30 March 2015 at 13:00

    These are amazing ways to relax! I usually go into the kitchen and create something whenever I am stress. I find cooking to be very therapeutic.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:24

      I think cooking is a great way to relax too but I'm not veryy good at it haha.x

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  17. Tina30 March 2015 at 14:38

    Watching a show is one of the ways I relax but nothing beats cuddling with my pups :). Great tips!

    Tina
    www.justatinabit.com

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:27

      You're so right :) Cuddling with my dogs and watching the walking dead is just the best. x

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  18. Unknown30 March 2015 at 16:24

    Great tips! I always find it harder to relax during the work week,

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  19. Unknown30 March 2015 at 16:31

    Great tips :) There's no better feeling than having pamper sessions and a bit of me-time. I have not seen Bates Motel but a lot of people have been raving about it. Perhaps I should give it a watch someday ;)
    xx

    http://parisandtea.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:34

      Thank you :) I've only just started watching Bates Motel and I just love it soo much! You should definitely watch it! x x x

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  20. Connie Bea30 March 2015 at 17:01

    I absolutely love cuddling with my pets whilst in pajamas!

    Those sunnies are beautiful!

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Bloglovin’

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:36

      It's just the best part of the evening! x

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  21. Unknown30 March 2015 at 17:41

    such a cute post! x

    lotsofloveliz.blogspot.com

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  22. Sybil30 March 2015 at 18:05

    i love taking walks, listening to music and taking photos! :) nice tips in this post! thanks for sharing!

    Have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  23. Denise30 March 2015 at 19:29

    I agree with so many of these! I love a good lazy day every once in a while. When I lived in a more commuter city, I went for long walks. Now I tend to go for car rides! Perfect post! Love the sunnies as well!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:47

      Thanks! I love car rides too as I can just sit there just listening to my music :) x

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  24. Tyana30 March 2015 at 19:53

    def need this, im always so stressed out

    check out my newest post
    xx
    Tyana
    cityofglitter.com

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:48

      I'm always stressed out too but these tips help me so I hope they help you in some way. xx

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  25. Hollzys30 March 2015 at 23:58

    I love all of these tips and am guilty of doing all these (regardless of whether I need to relax or not haha). I love having a mug filled with tea or hot chocolate and watch youtube. Also baths..you can never go past a bath. x

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:54

      Haha, I'm the same :) I should have more baths but I ways take the easy way and have a shower haha. Baths sound so relaxing :) x

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  26. Mirela Imsirovic30 March 2015 at 23:59

    very modern and looks great. I love your photos. Tahnks for visiting my blog. Keep in touch, dear. Kiss

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  27. Imogen31 March 2015 at 00:30

    I really have trouble with this a lot of the time. Hugging a pet is truly the best and really does help. I also like to watch youtube videos because it is an escape into another world. Going through a really stressful and depressing time last year was actually what got me into youtube. I love having those lazy days too. I did last weekend and plan to this weekend for the long weekend. I tell myself it is ok because I work during the week. I like to think that no matter how terrible a day is then I can come home to my cosy house and escape into the world of blogging, youtube and my favourite videos.

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:58

      Aww, I'm so sorry that you had a hard year last year :( but I'm glad that watching youtube videos helped you. I always like watching youtube videos too as they take my mind of a lot of things. I like to think that too as I love coming home and just trying to relax :) x

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  28. Unknown31 March 2015 at 01:17

    im sorry that you have to deal with anxiety, it must be awful :( p.s i love the walking dead too i cant believe its finished now, so sad haha :) x x

    http://millieerosee.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 00:57

      Anxiety is so awful, words can't describe! The Walking Dead is my FAVOURITE! It's so good! I'm catching up on them all at the moment so still got a lot to watch! x x

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  29. Unknown31 March 2015 at 02:31

    Sorry to read you're suffering of depression and anxiety, the tips you share with us are very useful and I am sure they will help others too. I also love to go for a walk and to relax watching YT vids in my PJ with a cup of tea and cuddling my pet. A good bubble bath generally works well too! Keep strong! xx
    Alexandra | Glam O’Clock

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 00:59

      Thank you for being so kind! I love doing these things to relax so I'm hoping it does help others too! A bubble bath sure does sound lovely! x x

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  30. Unknown31 March 2015 at 03:09

    I haven't had a pamper night in, forever - I definitely need one like asap!

    allthatshimmers.co.uk xo

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:02

      Me too! I definately need to pamper more :) x x x

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  31. Unknown31 March 2015 at 03:09

    Thank you so much for this much needed list! haha x

    Truly Yours, Kyle | trulyyourskyle

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:04

      Aww no problem! I glad you like it! x x

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  32. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:17

    I love popping on a face mask when I'm feeling stressed, another tip i do is yoga, seriously the best thing in the world for relaxing!

    Summa x
    www.summaspicer.co.uk

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:17

      I used to do Yoga and it was really relaxing. I love doing the head stand lol :) Face masks are the ultimate pampering treat! x x

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  33. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:32

    Oh just the best! x x

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  34. Serene31 March 2015 at 05:50

    Thanks for the great tips girls, I will definitely keep all of them in mind when I try and relax :)

    Serene xoxo


    http://www.imserenel.wordpress.com

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:19

      I'm glad to have helped you out :) x x x

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  35. Unknown31 March 2015 at 05:50

    Thank you! x x

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  36. ThanksToFashion31 March 2015 at 06:19

    Great tips! It is truly important to have a pamper evening now and then! Very inspiring! Thank you!!!

    <3 <3 Mahshid مهشید
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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:22

      Not only does pampering help relax, it also makes you feel 1000 times better! I love it :) x x

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  37. Charlotte31 March 2015 at 06:21

    great tips, I'll defenitely try some :)

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:24

      That's great :) You really should try them out! x

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  38. Unknown31 March 2015 at 06:28

    After reading this post, I feel really relaxed ! ;) My cats are relaxing... when they want to ! xox http://valeriesdays.blogspot.fr/

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:25

      That's so nice to hear! Pets can be naughty but on they whole, they are so calming and loving :) x

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  39. Unknown31 March 2015 at 08:53

    Thank you! x

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  40. awhite31 March 2015 at 09:15

    Girllll, I needed to read this today! I am stressed, haha! Great tips!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:27

      I'm glad you've read this then! Hope things become easier for you. x x

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  41. saTanja31 March 2015 at 09:17

    Pamper nights are awsome, especially with best friend. my cousin and i do that almost whenever we get together, and the best part is ending it with a good food massage :)

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:35

      omg, that sounds so nice! foot massages are the best! I always force my mum to give me them :) x x

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  42. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 09:42

    Great post my dear:))
    If you have time visit me on my blog :))
    xoxo Antonella

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  43. Unknown31 March 2015 at 09:44

    Actually my favorite way to relax is listening to some music!

    http://www.notesofglam95.blogspot.it/

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 05:28

      I love listening to my music really loud when I'm stressed out. There is nothing better than music. x

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  44. Unknown31 March 2015 at 09:49

    Great posts! Perhaps exactly what I needed. When I need to relax I love to read blogs with soft acoustic music in the background and sented candles in the room! Kisses from Paris X

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 05:34

      That sounds so relaxing and I'm glad this post has helped. x x x

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  45. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 11:24

    Great post my dear:))
    If you have time visit me on my blog :))
    xoxo Antonella

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  49. Unknown31 March 2015 at 14:09

    haha some of these were in my uni post too :) & so cool, I love bates motel as well, i don´t know anybody else who does!!!! :D

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      Haha :) I loved that post and Bates Motel is soo good. I can't imagine someone not liking that show! x

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  50. Blackswan31 March 2015 at 23:27

    Thumbs up to these awesome tips, dear! I'm in need to stuff to help me relax now. My desktop is down, so it took me a while before I could publish my post. Hope you'll enjoy my latest post as much as I've enjoyed yours. I'll take me longer to go blog hopping as I'm waiting for my computer spare parts to arrive. Gosh, I hate it when these things happen. ............

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:10

      Thank you and I hate it things like that happen too! x

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  51. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 23:51

    Fantastic! Just what I needed, I've been a little stressed out lately. I might take it easy the next few just to think! xx

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  52. Anonymous1 April 2015 at 00:18

    Such great tips. I love relaxing with scented candles and chilling out with a nice hot drink :) x

    The Belle Narrative

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:15

      That sounds great and I'll have to do that soon! x

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  53. Unknown1 April 2015 at 01:15

    Thank you! x x

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  54. Katja - Viva la vida blog1 April 2015 at 01:35

    Following you guys now! :)

    All the way from Slovenia :)

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  55. Stacey Barber1 April 2015 at 02:28

    Such a lovely set of tips! I always have a pamper and do my hair and makeup and listen to some music!

    Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    xx

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:19

      That sounds so good! I always love a good pamper night! x

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  56. Unknown1 April 2015 at 03:09

    Lovely post! :)

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  57. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:02

    Thank you! x

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  58. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:21

    Of course :) x

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  59. Unknown1 April 2015 at 06:57

    Great tips!

    Emma | With A City Dream

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  60. Csenge1 April 2015 at 22:25

    Great tips! They come in very handy for me at the moment! Thank you <3 Great blog!

    Kisses from Hungary xoxo

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  61. Blog de la Licorne.2 April 2015 at 07:48

    Lovely photos ♥

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