This summer I’m heading off to Greece with my family for a Week. In the sun, what’s better to do then read??? Personally anyway I’m a massive reader at home so going away is the perfect time for me to read more, especially since I haven’t really been reading recentlyI’ll be glad to be back into it.

 Since I’m going on a summer holiday, I wanted to keep my books to the theme of it - summer!! Surprisingly 2 of the books are set in Greece as well which was a coincidence. I’m away for a week but I just wanted to have more book then I knew I’d need - so I got 6 (and they all fit perfectly on the page which is so nice!). Honestly I’m so excited to start them all.


 The books I got :
 - the summer of us
- Summer nights
 - Secrets we left in Greece
 - My mamma Mia summer
 - Another book called summer nights
- Sun, sand and secrets

 Overall I ended up reading the first 5 but not the last one in the list. Overall without going into major detail about the books (if you’d like that dm me on twitter - Baileyleahblogs) I really enjoyed them all as they all had completely different plots and we’re all such enjoyable, easy reads that are all very summery and just fitted perfectly with the summer theme around me.

I love a good book, especially love / summer themed books! It’s safe to say I found some amazing books I really like and would certainly recommend to you guys! Nothing is better then coming back from not reading for awful to reading this much in a week!

 Bailey ♡ xx

 Well from my recent content I’m pretty sure you can tell that I’m on holiday and I’m documenting as much as it as possible (for my sake and I guess it’s good blog content) this is the second holiday I’ve documented on my blog and I wanted to carry on.

 Iwent to Zante, Argassi in Greece with my family and I loved it so much. I really wanted to dedicate this post to just sharing my favourite parts of the holiday and just some gorgeous holiday photos I take, in hope you might like it. I think I’m going to do this how I did if last year and break it down into days.

 Well for the first day, we travelled there and wasn’t left with much time that night so we ended up just having a really chill night and there was a gorgeous sunset over my hotel which I was so glad as it was the only one, it made the first day gorgeous.




 On day 2, we had a pool day! I spent the day chilling around the pool reading my kindle and it was so nice to relax and be off my phone, I enjoyed to so much. We also ended up exploring to the beach - which isn’t really a beach because there’s around half a metre of rocks and then you’re at the path! 



On day 3, we explored the strip that’s outside our hoteel, we went in the shops and had a good look. It really showed us the traditional Greek landscape of the place and how kind, sweet and caring the people all were towards us and it was so lovely. We also went into Ben & Jerry’s and went back everyday for ice cream.



 On day 4, we explored more and ended up at the harbour! Honestly I’m a sucker for going to see harbours when I go away so we had to go there and it didn’t disappoint. It was a beautiful place and was full of little shops, restaurants and bars which made it a really social place. We spend the entire day there.



 On day 5, we had a pretty chill day and ended up going back down to the beach to watch the sea as it was a lovely view and on that night we went for cocktails which was lovely



 On day 6 it was our last full day and I was gutted, I’ve enjoyed the holiday so much I just never wanted to leave! We had a lovely day lounging around the pool and just catching up the last of the sunshine before we left! Day 7 was an early start and travel all day and the flight of hell but I got home eventually and I was so happy!
 Well I hope this was an enjoyable post, I feel like you came on the holiday with me whilst I’m writing this! I love sharing things like this on my blog as it’s more personal and I want to do more travel themed posts!

 Bailey ♡ xxx

 If you read my blog then you might be aware that I’m really into baking. I love to do it and try a variety of things to make but my favourite things have to be cakes. I love the flavour, how universal they are and that any occasion what so ever you can bring a cake into the mix. Giving someone a cake can mean the world to them. I know when I’ve baked cakes for people it’s made me super happy seeing them receive it!


 if you are wanting to give someone a cake, you’ve 2 starting options - do you buy a cake or make it at home?? If you’re choosing to bake it yourself then you go you but there are still enough approaches you can take for this. I love making them myself from scratch as I’m such a baker recently I’ve found out you can use a bread maker for cakes.

Honestly this has blown my mind and with Panasonic bringing out a new breadmaker, I’ve been enlightened how universal breakmakers are - you can make ao many different things in them like- jam, bread and even cake! This is such a good investment to use for making so many different baked good in a quick and easy time! Some ideas you can also use for the bread maker is bread maker recipes but personally I’d use it for cake as they’re my favourite things to bake.

 I feel like getting a store bought cake is more of a ‘lazy’ approach as homemade cakes can be one of the nicest things the people will receive and I don’t know about you but any homemade gifts (foods, cards, ect) feel more special to me! I guess it’s the idea in your head that someone’s gone the extra mile for you and does make you feel quite special overall

But then again, not everyone has the time to bake a cake. It can take a long time and just be too mhch for some people, which I fully understand! I can imagine working full time would limit your chances to bake a cake, which is completely acceptable as it’s such a time consuming task and for me I think it’s so hard to get perfect because as one little thing goes wrong it ruins it all.

It didn’t feel right not to mention it so this post is kindly sponsored by Panasonic (my first sponsored post eeekkkk!!!) and I really wanted to try use it as an opportunity to create a more chatty post - which I’ve never done would would love to more!

What better topic for me to talk about that I’m passionate about then cake??? I’d love to know your opinion on this as it’s a topic. I’ve never really though about till recently, each cakes option have their pros and cons but really we all have a favourite if we admit or of not, I know if I had the chance I would make homemade cakes for everyone for every occasion! 

Bailey ♡ xxx

Going away means new outfits. Well for me this year it did, as in the past 2 years I’ve grown so none of my old holiday clothes fit me - leading to an exciting shopping spree to buy more!! Believe me I went all out.

 Honestly I love all my outfits and really though it would be a shame not to share them with you guys, Even if it’s not in the best way (I’m not model and my family aren’t good with photos so more them likely you’ll be stuck with mirror selfies) My 6 outfits really vary from different places so I’ll try my best to link everything I can (some stuff is out of stock sorry!!)

Outfit 1 -Romwe co-ord with white lace espadrilles
Co-ord -https://m.romwe.com/uk/Floral-Print-Random-Split-Tie-Back-Cami-Top-p-227194-cat-672.html
Shoes - from matalan, can’t find a link sorry :(


Outfit 2 - Boohoo playsuit & black heels
Playsuit - http://www.boohoo.com/floral-print-playsuit/AZZ28490.html 
Heels - https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_067010277260_-1 


Outfit 3 - pretty little thing playsuit & white lace espadrilles
 LPlaysuit - https://www.prettylittlething.com/white-crepe-cold-shoulder-crochet-trim-playsuit.html Shoes - from matalan, can’t find a link sorry :(

 Sadly, I left this outfit at home my accident and I’m gutted! I wanted to wear this so much but it is what it is, it’s a gorgeous holiday type outfit and I’ll still wear it at some point just didn’t get the chance on my holiday.

 Outfit 4 - pretty little thing skirt, white cami & Primark Valentino look sandals
Skirt - https://www.prettylittlething.com/sabina-taupe-ruched-slinky-layered-mini-skirt.html 
Cami - http://m.asos.com/new-look/new-look-strappy-back-cami/prd/7080875
 Shoes - primark, can’t link sorry :(

Outfit 5 - primark denim shorts & romwe top & black pumps
Shorts - primark, can’t link sorry :(
Top - https://m.romwe.com/uk/Knot-Front-Striped-Cami-Top-With-Shorts-p-319661-cat-687.html 
Pumps - https://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2671029_c101/slip-on-canvas-pumps-black


Outfit 6 - Misguided playsuit & black heels
Playsuit - https://www.missguided.co.uk/floral-crepe-overlay-bardot-playsuit-7
Heels - https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_067010277260_-1 


Ignoring the poor quality & shitty attempts of ootds, I hope you like the outfits, the main point was really to get across what I’m wearing because they’re all honestly too cute not to share! I think you can tell I’m really awkward in full length photos, I’m working on that. I know my personal insta will be seeing them a lot ahaha.

 Bailey ♡ xxx

 Over the past few months, I honestly don’t know why but I’ve been on a spreading spree and when it comes down to skincare. This is nothing new for me but as they all have been bought so close together I wanted to share them with you.

 To start with this is a repurchase of my everyday face wash, the L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Detox Foam Wash. this has lasted me nearly a year which is amazing & is so amazing! It agrees perfectly with my skin and using lots of incredible ingredients such as 3 pure clays and Charcoal which is good. I love how this foams up and works with my skin so well helping it stay clear!


 Than my friend (who is an amazing person) brought me back a facemask from Sephora! She’s so sweet & didn’t have to but I’m so thankful she did! I’ve wanted to try one for the longest time & I can’t wait to now!! This one will be perfect for my skin as it’s for blemishes and hopefully will work miracles.

 I think you can see my new love for sheet masks and seeing them on offer for £2 in boots instantly drew me in! I’m really loving the way are and I can’t wait to try this as my skin is quite dull so some added radiance and using natural ingredients to do them, what more could I want??? Boots own brand is something I’ve had good experience with so I can’t wait to try this!! (I used it before I took a photo and completely forgot!!)


 Another thing from boots own brand is this tea tree & witch hazel blemish stick! It cost me just under £3 and I can say it does help. These 2 ingredients are both amazing for helping clear blemishes and for the price it was worth trying. I am so impressed, it dries out the blemish and then helps it clear quicker than naturally. The only downside it’s it’s full of chemicals (including alcohol) but it’s works for my spots I’m so glad.

 I can’t stop buying sheet masks. For the rate I use them to I buy them is becoming a joke but in primark I saw a holler & glow mask on sale for a £1. For sheet masks this is so affordable so I instantly picked it up and I can’t wait to try it because I’ve never tried the brand before but heard nothing but good reviews on YouTube so I have high hopes!


 Finally is a pretty basic item, just a simple toner! Me and my mum wanted a none alcohol toner and we wanted to try something from the drugstore so we gravitated it simple. It’s a well trusted and good to skin brand you just can’t go wrong with so I think it’s the best choice for us at an affordable price! It’s so gentle and calming on the skin and I know it won’t irritate it.


 I really need to stop buying skincare because it’s all good buying it but I end up hoarding it & forgetting to use it, I’m officially on a skincare buying ban (let’s see how long this lasts x) I’m gonna start using what I’ve got (expect to see it in more posts) and appreciate what I’ve got but since I’ve been buying so much, I love sharing it

! Bailey ♡ xxx

Blogging is one of my favourite things to do! Seeing people do it for a job is a dream come true but it’s a hobbit for me and I’ve realised blogging isn’t easy. So many people have high tech cameras, editing softwares, photography skills and lots of fancy things when it comes to being a blogging and being a 15 year old - I’ve none of that.

 It makes me realise how people are professional with this as all the things they use and the time and effort them put into it, you can really tell. I do my blog purely for fun and I enjoy it so much - I know nothing about it is perfect but there’s always room for improvement. I am no means a good blogger - I don’t put as much time into my blog as other people do but I do try my best with it in a simple way!

 To write my posts, j use my notes on my phone then transfer it into blogger! This is so much easier I find for writing as I am an awful speller when it comes to typing and I’m always on my phone so I can blog when I’m out and about or in bed so it’s really convenient for me.

 For my photos, I have no photography skills and I know I could improve my flay-lays but for the moments I use a piece of paper for my white background and take the photos on my phone camera with the square filter. I currently have the iPhone 8+ which is a really good camera but no means a professional one.

 Finally i edit my photos, I either use the app ‘whitagram’ to whiten the background or the filter on the camera ‘vivid’ this really helps make all the colours in a photo pop and whitens the background. I’ve only started with this recently and I really do love it! 


Being a blogger can be hard - it’s not cheap to have all of the fancy equipment you could have but it would be an investment. If you’re like me and a young blogger who blogs purely for fun and has no experience except all I’ve learnt and uses basically just my phone to do it - good on you! Not everything has to be professional just yet, improvement can be made overtime

 Bailey ♡ xxx

 Going on holiday is so excited but it’s got so much prep. Personally I don’t enjoy packing in the slightest so now I’m going away for a week in that summer - I’ve got a lot of packing to do. It was really fun going and buying all holiday clothes, but I can’t say the other essentials were as fun buying.

 There’s some products I just use everyday I need (but don’t realise) and things you need in the summer so I had to buy it. Personally at the moment I think I’ve got everything I need and gathered a pretty good selection of the things I’ll need, my ‘travel essentials’

 I don’t really think I need to talk much about the obvious, I’ll be taking my glasses, tablets, accessories, phone, headphones, chargers and all the basics I do use everyday! I’m not covering my as well clothes because if all goes well, they’ll be a separate blogpost.


 I’m going to start with the ‘basics’ you need in the sun. I’m taking both my sunglasses because it’s just you can’t go without in a warm country along with suncream & a spf Lip balm! This trio of products will not be leaving my side for pretty much all of the trip as you need them in the August heat of Greece.

 Being the book nerd I am, I’ll be taking my kindle with afew books on there and possibly afew paperbacks too to read as since I’ve so much free time I’m going to avoid being on my phone and just throw myself into reading as it’s something I really enjoy but recently I’m not having the time to do it.

 To start with skincare, I’m pretty much taking minis of the products I’ll use everyday (these are things I’ve already got at home) and the products I don’t have minis for I’m just putting them in travel size tubs as I am not bringing anything full size with me due to a space issue. I’ll be taking my face wash, cleansing balm, cleanser, toner and moisturiser. But as a treat for my skin I’m also taking 2 facemasks as they’re gonna need it in the heat. I’m trying just so hard not to let go of my skin.

 For my makeup, I’m really not taking much as I know I won’t be wearing it. I’m not even bothering with anything heavy just a small bit for a natural look on a night. It’ll consist primer, concealer, powder, contour, blush, highlight, eyebrows & brow gel and waterproof mascara. Just because I’m bringing these still doesn’t mean I’ll wear it but I’d rather have it with me then not.

 I have put so much care into looking after my hair recently, I don’t wanna let it go! The heat and chlorine may damage it so I’m going to try avoid that happening at all costs! I’m bringing a Hair mask, Mini shampoo & conditioner (my current one in mini bottles), dry shampoo, hair oil & heat protectant. This will hopefully keep my hair looking as luxe as always.


 Finally onto my last little section of bodycare, since I’ll be in the sun & pool all day I want to make sure my skin is as soft, smooth and hydrated as I can. I’ll be wearing suncream all day so I’ve made sure I’ve a body scrub to use every other night, a body butter to hydrate my skin & a gorgeous shower gel! This is the only section I got all new products to try & have full sizes as me and my sister are sharing them.


 I really hope I haven’t overpacked (well I’ve definitely not underpacked!) I do think everything I’m bringing are things that I’ll use - I’m trying not to change any of my routines up for it. I think this is really the basics in all departments that you’ll need when you’re going anywhere. 

Bailey ♡ xxx

 Self care is my favourite thing to do. There’s nothing better than doing what makes you happy and seeing it benefit you physically & mentally. It’s something everyone should take time out of their day and do it.

 Each season has their own speciality and summer has so many of them. The weather changes so much ifs so important to adapt yourself to the weather. There are so many self care things you can do that can that make a difference for yourself

 - Wear suncream everyday
 - Makeup will cake & sweat off, more is less
 - Exfoliating helps wayyy more then you think, do it twice a week for your face and lips
 - Moisturise your body as much as you can
 - Don’t neglect your feet!!
 - Stay hydrated
 - Get the cutest pair of sunglasses & rock them
 - Lipgloss is the best idea
 - go get your brows done, you’ll thank yourself
 - Wear lots & lots of highlighter, glow to the gods
 - Eat as many ice cream and ice lollies you can because we don’t have the weather for it
 - This is the best time for hydrating face-masks, use them!
 - The brighter the nail colour, the better
 - Wear what you look and feel most confident
 - season of the skirts - try wear them as much as you can
 - Don’t be afraid of colour, embrace it
 - Set out your fashion comfort zone! You’ll thank yourself
 - it’s the best change we will get in the uk to get our legs out for the next 5 years, use it
 - Be outside as much as you can
 - sliders are the best footwear choice you’ll come across
 - Take in all the sun you can (but be protected!!)
 - Eat those summer treats, you deserve them.
 - Fruit tastes better in that sun.
 - Late nights in the garden are the best memories
 - Look after yourself - you deserve it
 - barbecues are always a good idea

 I honestly notice a massive difference when I do and don’t do these little things! They’re the little things that make the world of a difference to your mental & physical help, making you happier and healthier! Taking care of yourself and enjoying the summer will make you so happy and give so many memories, It’s what we all want in summer.

 Bailey ♡ xxx

Now school work has calmed down, I decided to stick myself into my blog head first - to work on the best content I can and grow it. Spoiler alert it’s benefitted my blog so much. I’ve been using twitter to promote and it’s grown so much, like I I’m so shocked how quickly it’s happening! I’m so happy with how it’s grown and how everything has shot up. It’s making me so happy how it’s going up and up, really inspiring me more.


With all this time where school is calming down (it’ll get hectic in September again you’ll notice) there’s no better time then the present! For the first time in my 2 years of having my blog, I decided to set myself some goals. I’ve always saw it as a hobby and wanted it to grow but for some reason I’ve had an urge for it to grow so so much more and what better way to do this then set goals??

 I’ve decided to do 2 separate categories, monthly and yearly. I only started this in July so there isn’t many goals, which is why I’m centring the post around my August goals but including my July ones to show how my blog has changed over the month. It really lays out the starting point for me and July is how far id like to grow

 July goals ♡
 - update my blog format / make the little changes I want
 - Reach 100 bloglovin followers - Aim for around 100 page views per day
 - Over the month, get 2,000 page views
 - Put ads on my blog
 - Buy my domain for my blog

 Overall in the month, I hit 5/6 of these goals over the month!! I’m so happy about this, I didn’t expect to hit as many as I did as this is my first month of putting 1000% in my blog. You can tell I have and it’s really paid off - the feelings of proudness and happiness I’ve had over this month seeing my blog grow has made me so happy. I honestly did so much better then I expected - I went wayyyyy past these goals over the month which has honestly made me me so happy as I did not expect to do this well.

 August goals ♡
 - Reach 160 bloglovin followers
 - hit 2,500 twitter followers
- Aim for around 100 page views per day (month 2)
 - Over the month, get 5,000 page views
 - Use Pinterest as a traffic source
 - Figure out affiliate links
 - Make a media kit

 These are the things I’d like to achieve for the month! Since July was a success I tried to aim high yet be reasonable about it. Honestly these are some huge numbers (to me!) and it would be a dream to hit them. My biggest focus is promoting and growing my blog at the moment and I’m doing well at it and I can only get better. Each month I’m going to set myself a focus on my blog and I’m going to try go for it.

 End of year ♡
 - Constantly post twice a week
 - Reach 250 bloglovin followers
 - Reach 50,000 page views
 - Hit 4,000 twitter followers
 - Have worked with 1 brand
 - Go self hosted
 - Sign up for the blogger programme
 - Do blogmas this year! (failed past 2 years)

 These are the biggest goals that I really would love to hit by the end of the year. I am gaining so much motivation knowing I’ve something to work towards. I’m honestly not expecting to hit any of them because they’re really big (for me I think atleast) and are aiming for a lot - it could be too much at the moment, but if you can’t set big goals, what are you working towards??

 I’m so happy I decided to set myself goals, I feel like it’ll motivate me more knowing I’m working towards something and I get so excited to hit my goals. It drives me to work harder and helps me enjoy blogging more. Let’s see what the rest of the year brings!

 Bailey ♡ xxx