17:14

New Year, New Me

HEYYYYYYY Bare with me one second whilst I dust away the cobwebs from my little corner of the Internet. It's been a few weeks or so since I last had the time, energy and let's be honest, 'bothered-ness' to sit down and right
19:27

I've Failed Blogtober... But It's OK

I failed. I admit it now. It may only be the 17th October but I have already failed at blogging every day throughout October. But I'm totally OK about it and here's why.
19:18

A Letter to Past Melberryy

Today, ladies and gentlemen, is an incredible time. Today, I am inventing a time machine. *Pause for dramatic effect* I've seen a few of these posts around so I wanted to do a letter to past me, it is interesting to read and

Things to do in London

One of the most wonderful things about living in a city as huuuuuuuge as London is that you will never run out of things to do. There's something new popping up pretty much every week, things that you always think 'Ah I'll do

#WorldMentalHealthDay

To be quite simple, I wasn't entirely sure whether to post about this. I knew I would like to do something for Mental Health Day, but then I had a super busy day and nothing went right and it just wasn't possible for
20:48

Surviving University in London

So as many of you guys might now, wait, you should know, that I went to University in the big old smoke of London. Now consider this, a freshly turned nineteen year old, moving away from a tiny Island that doesn't even have
17:17

Baking with Talking Tables: Cupcakes

Hi, my name is Mary Berry. It sounds kind of like Melberryy doesn't it. Kinda.  As I am basically the Queen of Baking it should be absolutely no surprise to y'all that I love to bake. So when the lovely Talking Tables emailed
19:19

About Me Tag

So since I posted my A-Z of me on my birthday I got such a lovely response about how funny I am (totally knew that anyway though, insert sassy hair flick) and how nice a read it was, so I thought I'd come
11:30

Using your commute productively

Since moving to London I've been lacking majorly in two major things. Money and Time. There's not a lot I can do about the whole money situation, price of living in London and all that eh. But hey, I'm here to help you
13:30

Last Quarter Goals

I didn't really set any New Years Resolutions this year apart from get a job (yay) I think I was too preoccupied with spending it in Lapland to think of any resolutions. However, I thought seeing as we're over three quarters of the
14:00

Meeting Bloggers

As you must know unless you live in Antartica, 5 weeks ago I attended my very first blogger meetup, organised by some wonderful Blogging Babes - read all about that here. The day ended up being absolutely perfect, the heavy rain parted, the
12:28

The One With The Friends Fest

Yes, that's right! It's the one with the Friends Fest review!
20:18

Bring on Blogtober

I know, it's October? What IS this mockery?! I really hate to shock and scare you all like this, but the month after next is Christmas. Think I just threw up a bit in my mouth. October is a weird month for me
21:00

AZ of MEL

IT'S MY BUFFDAY, ITS MA BUFFDAY, YOU GONN' GET TO KNOW ME (I hope you said that in the right tune) Remember when those Facebook notes were all the range? They'd get all 'deep and meaningful'? I would be on it like a
22:00

REVIEW: Little Known Box - August

Despite the fact that I also got this box last month, time completely flew by in a mix of new houses, new jobs and trying to catch up on sleep. Now here we are, with Augusts edition of the Little Known Box leaving
18:44

Straight outta Pinterest: #BLOGGERPITP

When I started blogging a mere 6 months ago (to the day, actually) I just expected to write a few posts, hopefully some people would read them and enjoy. I never expected to fall head over heels into such a welcoming community, and

Jump!

I LOVE an adrenaline rush. Don't get me wrong, I get bloomin' nervous, but I love the rush of excitement as you do something crazy - rollercoasters, climbing the O2 or even ya know, jumping out a plane. As you do. No biggie.
22:11

How to Annoy a Londoner

Coming back to London, I learn how it makes a switch turn on in my mind. I'm normally fairly patient with strangers, I am always late because I'm so laid back and I would always choose to stand rather than climb stairs. ENTER
13:43

August Goals

HEY GUYS. I know it's been a while and I inadvertadly took a whole month off from blogging, and I am sorry. From staying on friends sofas to moving into my own place and starting a new job it's been absolutely manic, and
19:53

Being Grateful

It's a weird thing isn't it, to appreciate every moment? There must be thousands upon thousands of 'inspirational quotes' inspiring you to live every day as if it was your last - but it's not really that easy is it? There are days
20:03

Life Update: July 2016

I wanted to write this post as a little bit of a warning to you guys, and also to make myself feel a bit better. Basically, something really cool happened last Tuesday... I went and got a job in London. YAY! Cue me
21:17

July 2016 goals

Seriously? Seriously? How is it July already like?! I may be writing this in a slight prosecco-induced haze but last month did kind of vanish didn't it? I feel like Isle of Wight Festival was about 5 months ago but it was three weeks.
17:30

Why I Track My Numbers

There's a load of posts going round at the moment about why you shouldn't track your views or focus on them. But I am a STAT TRACKER and I am PROUD! (cringe) ANYWAY here's why!
19:00

Flint + Flint Review*

I'm on a bit of a skincare hype. I'm still going! So I was so happy when the lovely people over at Flint + Flint sent me a few goodies to have a play around with.  Flint + Flint are a wonderful skincare
18:12

What's Gone on This Week: June 2016

I've been a bit rubbish this week, and I know it. Right now I'm suffering from bad bloggers block/life block and I thought a little old life update would be the best way to get a post out that wasn't half hearted. To
19:41

Sleek Eyeshadow and Lipstick Review

If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that I really wanted to start trying a new daily lipstick. Because I dyed my hair blue, and it's now turned black with my brown roots coming through making me look like a complete idiot
16:04

Why Should You Do A Season Abroad?

I'm feeling so nostalgic this week. This time last year, exactly to the day, I was wondering along the strip in Sidari for the first time, tucking into my first prawn and mussel carbonara and spending the evening watching the beautiful sunset. And

My Bullet Journal Setup (With a Difference)

Yes, I caved. I am not an organised person. I usually scribble notes inside my head and forget them/realise them five minutes before I'm supposed to go; think of great ideas for blog posts which then promptly slip my mind and I never
15:31

Don't Stop Me Now

I had the absolute time of my life this weekend. I was at the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend, and I'm currently reliving it through some painful post-Festival blues. I love Festivals. I'm not going to claim to be a crazy festival
15:30

50 Facts About Me

I know, I am rubbish. I started a Sunday series but I couldn't keep up with it ahah. So I'll just do it every other week or see how it goes. I saw this one on someone else's blog (super sorry, cannot remember
18:30

A Year Out of Uni

I literally cannot believe I'm writing this post. Today - celebrates exactly one year out of education. Like what? I've been an 'adult' for a whole year now...? Still think I'm 18. ANYWAY
18:30

Why It's SO Important To Vote

Come one, you don't live under a rock do you???? You must know that there is a referendum coming up on the 23rd June there is a referendum. There are a couple of great posts around to help you decide which way to

55 Thoughts I Have Whilst Spinning

It was as I was halfway through my spinning session the other day, it occurred to me that I have exactly the same thoughts every time I go...
18:30

The Real Uses of Social Media

TWEET TWEET! I had the idea for this post the other day, when I was sat talking with my Mum and her friend about social media. My Mums friend says she uses social media to promote her photography business. My Mum is a
18:30

Positivity in Job Hunting

I am finally starting to struggle with this now. Don't get me wrong, I have a great job at the moment, I enjoy it, the people there are lovely and it is semi related to my degree. But I want to do something

June 2016 Goals

It's that time of the month again, you know where we all go 'I can't believe it's been a whole month...' But seriously, I can't believe it's been a whole month. I keep seeing the date and thinking it's the beginning of May,
20:35

Driving Abroad Tips

I am not a good driver. I'll admit it. My friends will admit it. Anyone who's been in my car will admit it. So why would I choose to drive abroad? WHO KNOWS.
19:00

May 2016: Little Known Box Review

EEEEEEK! Exciting stuff! I've been pondering about the idea of ordering one of these beauty boxes for a while now, I just couldn't decide which one! There's so many out there, and trying to choose which one sent my brain into a giant
20:00

7 Day Photography Challenge

(The cheaters version...) So the lovely Hannah (If you are about to start a Bullet Journal, you HAVE to check out her post, the main inspiration for mine...) nominated me last week for this challenge , but to be honest it all got a bit
22:16

Living with a Phobia

Everybody is scared of something. Scared of heights. Scared of fire. Scared of clowns. There isn’t a soul alive that isn’t scared of anything - and if they say they aren’t… they’re lying.  I’m scared of a lot of things, fire, electricity, wasps,
13:30

Sssssshhhh.... Skin Secrets

Hehehe, being all sneaky and like 007 spilling my top secrets on how I keep my skin looking like a 22 year olds... Oh wait. I kid, I kid. FarFetch asked me to share my skincare secrets so I thought it would be
13:36

Life of a Holiday Rep: Lapland

Wow, is it me, or has it got a bit chilly over here? Maybe it’s because we’re in LAPLAND. (although, to be fair, it's always cold in England. Shut up Mel? OK) Aye, that’s right, it’s that time that I’m talking about what it’s
20:44

REVIEW: Lush Intergalactic Bath Bomb

Yummy scrum scrum. I found a new staple for my LUSH addiction - is this a good thing? Probably not.  This time it's Intergalactic Bath Bomb. LUSH describes this as a 'blast off into space', and it certainly looks like that, both before
17:00

A- Z of Melberryy

HAPPY SUNDAY! After taking a bit of an unscheduled break for the last two weeks, I am back on board with the getting to know me series! 'THANK YOU FOR MY AZ' yes thats a Friends reference
19:52

Let's Chat: University Pros and Cons

Here we go.  As I said in my May Goals post, I wanted this month to finally be the month I wrote my post about University experience. To be quite honest, I’ve really been putting it off, because it’s kind of different to
19:30

Island Life

People always seem to think it's so incredible and weird that I live on an Island. I remember my first Uni interview and I said where I came from, a fellow interviewee said: 'you got on a boat by yourself? a boat? by
20:05

Life of a Holiday Rep: Corfu

It's not all glitz and glamour ya know! In fact, no, it's not glitz and glamour at all.  So to sort out this common misconception I thought I'd do a couple of posts about my life as a holiday rep, both in Corfu
20:31

REVIEW: Up at the O2

AYE Another exciting post! (why does that sound so sarcastic, this genuinely is exciting... for me anyway!) Again, we all know I love an challenge, so when my Dad suggested he would buy me a chance to climb over the O2 for my
12:55

London and Me

"When a man tires of London, he tires of life" Samuel Johnson This quote has always intrigued me. As someone who has a very on-off relationship with London, I thought it would be interesting to write about it, even for me to be
11:30

I Would Walk 500 Miles

I am always up for a challenge. I love it. I’m so stubborn that I would never let myself give up on a challenge unless absolutely necessary.  So I sign up for things before I have a chance to really think about it,
17:49

Goals for May 2016

Pinch, punch, first of the... OH. WAIT. I'm a bit late. (also a poet but what can ya do?) Following on from last weeks April Goals post, I'm happy to say that for the majority I did keep up with my goals, YAY. 
19:36

The Sun Always Shines on TV

I’ve been so busy this week - JUST what I needed!! I was up to something really exciting yesterday, which is why I wasn’t on Twitter very much, and I just really wanted to share it with you guys!! As we know, I