On Monday I started my first day of Sixth Form. I am now officially a year 12. The change from secondary education was different but a good different. We were treat like adults, we were trusted and everyone was lovely and sociable. I made friends with many people boys and girls of different backgrounds and new stories.

Bantz! I'm awks.

I couldn't tell you what any of friends are called. For starters I'm awful at remembering names. Basically, Hi I'm Dory!

I am only taking three subjects up this year for AS which are Sociology, Media Studies and Applied Business as it won't put too much stress on me when it comes to exam season, eeek!

When I first thought about sixth form I was like "OMG, it's going to be heavy on workload". It's not. It's at an advanced level but it isn't life consuming. We still have time to chill and have a little bit off banter in the common room in our frees. Makeovers, waxing and selfies! Hello!

The environment is so amazing! Everyone acts like adults so there's no bitchiness which is heavenly and basically is an escape from the rubbish of secondary.

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First things first, in your first year of blogging don't try to categorise your blog. When starting a blog write about a range of posts and see which ones you find most interesting. Don't fall into the trap of writing what you think people want to see. You won't be inspired and won't make time for your blog. If you already know that your blog is defined as a lifestyle blog remember that a lifestyle blog follows different conventions to other blogs out there. Your lifestyle blog is very 'you' orientated. You write for you, what you like, what you hate, generally whatever floats your goat. In order to be a successful lifestyle blogger you need to post consistently. Create a blogging day perhaps. Stay consistent so your readers can keep up to date. Also, jump onto the social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin', Instagram, YouYube and what not and post your links even if you think you look like you're trying too hard. 

How do I get a bigger following? 

For the last year I only had one follower. That was until this year and now I'm almost at thirty and growing which is pretty incredible. Not drastic but still incredible. I owe this down to the big bloggers/vloggers such as Zoella. Comment on their posts and follow others using the link the writer has shared. You'll gain followers pretty quick. Saying this, leave your blog URL in every comment. As I said previously jump online and take social media by the storm. Remember it's okay not to have a big follower base, as long as you are happing and enjoying your blogging experience it doesn't matter if you have 5 or 82 followers.(5 or 82 - Hannah Montana reference, no okay). 

How should I write for my blog?

As I said blogging is about writing about what interests you.

In case you have writer's block, here is some inspiration.

Think about writing as a magazine, what content are you into?

- Lookbook

- Outfit of the day

- Face of the day

- Nails of the day

- TAG's such as TMI, This or That, etc.

- Rants

- Wishlists

- Day in the life

- DIY's and Recipes

- Top 5 beauty products

- What's in the media, opinions?

- Week in photos

- What I ate

- Steal their style

- Share your life

- What I'm listening to

- What I'm loving

- Advice

- FAQ's

- Throwbacks

- Product review

- Updates

- Lists ~ based on interests and beliefs

- Life hacks

- Hauls

- Reflections

- What's on trend

& Many more.

I currently don't own this foundation. - Credit to Bourjois website -

My ultimate favourite foundation is Bourjois Healthy Mix. The consistency is smooth and easy to work with, achieving a flawless finish. The coverage is medium so it isn't too heavy or too light which is perfect for temperamental teenage skin. Plus, it smells nice which is a bonus too. The colour selection is fantastic providing perfect skin for all skin types and tones. It's dewy and natural so the finish doesn't look too unrealistic. It's a little bit pricer than other foundations from Rimmel and Maybelline but the quality looks and feels more amazing!