Our Favourite Blog Reads | October

Another new month means another edit of our favourite blogs that are out there at the moment. This time including a beauty blogging heavyweight, and Pinterest-worthy interiors.

Le Zoe Musings: We’re not sure there’s even been a space on the Internet with such beautiful photogaphy like this one – but the photography isn’t the only reason we love Kellie’s blog. Expect some great foodie tips with lashings of Pinterest-worthy interior inspiration thrown in the mix.

Han Jan Ran: Get a snapshot of Hannah’s life through her blog – Han Jan Ran is the perfect online destination for all things lifestyle and fashion – whether it’s finding a new place for a bite to eat, or something to do. We love the Write category, full of informative and inspiring posts.

Lily Pebbles: Beauty blogging heavyweight, Lily Pebbles is one of our favourite girls when it comes to beauty blogs. Her blog and videos are informative and engaging, full of interesting content. Plus, you know that any Lily-approved skincare and makeup items are bound to be a winner.

 

Another Three Online Shops You Need to Bookmark

A few months ago, we wrote about three online shops that are so good they’re worth bookmarking – and since Christmas really is coming soon, we thought we’d share another handful of online shops that we can’t get enough of.

We spend most of our spare time planning our dream house thanks to Pinterest, so it’s no surprise that the first serving on this menu is an online homeware shop. Let’s Go Hme was founded by Lu Orcheston-Findlay, and it showcases a collection that is Pinterest and Instagram worthy. Their end of summer sale is worth rifling through too.

Calling all stationery addicts out there – *hands up* – Fox and Star is the online destination for you. With kitsch notebooks and unique planners in its directory, it’ll be difficult trying to pick only one journal to add to your shopping basket. We love anything from Rifle Paper Co, and this Paris themed journal gets our nod of approval.

For quirky gifts, look no further than Ohh Deer, a website showcasing the best talent from a bunch of independent artists including our lovely Gemma Correll. From cards to prints and jewellery, there’s bound to be something for anyone you are buying for.

 

 

The Best iPhone Apps For… | Productivity

Universally, Monday mornings are always a bit of a struggle – whether it’s the effects of a heavy weekend or the thought of a hefty to do list, we’ve all been there. To start the week off with a bang, we’ve sourced our favourite free iPhone apps all in the name of being as productive as possible. It’s time to tick those items off your to do list in speedy fashion…

Wunderlist (free): Never fear losing that piece of paper with the day’s list of tasks again thanks to Wunderlist, the app masters when it comes to writing to do lists. Set due dates and reminders to ensure you don’t miss a deadline, and keep things streamlined by creating handy categories for all your tasks. We like to keep work and personal separate, with a list of weekly fitness classes and exercises we want to do. Wunderlist works well on the iPad, iPhone and it comes with its very own Google Chrome app too.

Sunrise Calendar (free): Plan out your entire day with the Sunrise app; compatible with Google Calendar, Exchange and iCloud, you will know exactly how you are spending every hour of every day. Set reminders, and keep things colour coordinated to separate work tasks from personal events.

30/30 (free): Make the most of your time with the 30/30 app – set up a list of tasks, and designate a portion of your time to each one. To stop us from getting sidetracked by our emails, we designate ten minutes of our time at the beginning, middle and end of our working day, leaving more time to be productive on high priority tasks. Genius.

There we have it – there’s no excuse to neglect your to do list with these useful apps. Monday, let’s be having you.

The Best of this Month | September

As another month is ticked off the calendar, we offer a quick round up of some of the most popular posts around these parts of the Internet over September.

We started our Motivation Monday series at the beginning of the month, and it seems as if you lovely lot love your quotes as much as we do. We talked about achieving goals and focusing on the little things in life.

Since autumn has officially kicked in, we’re turning our attention to our autumn/winter wardrobes. We discuss the best places to find style inspiration, including Pinterest and our best friend’s wardrobe, of course! Plus, we reveal what’s at the top of our shopping list with our latest Topshop wishlist. Sense a monochrome theme?

Finally, if you’ve got your hands on an iPhone 6 over the last week then make sure it is kept in pristine condition with one of our iPhone 6 cases. Our cases provide stylish protection from daily knocks and scratches.

Motivation Monday: Collect Memories

Here at Iconemesis, most of us love nothing more than a Saturday afternoon spent shopping, or a quick stop at our local Boots during our lunch break. We can’t be the only ones, right? We’re all guilty of getting wrapped up in a bit of materialism, whether it’s lusting after the latest Michael Kors watch or designer handbag. We’ve definitely been there, done that – after all, we’re all human. But more often than not we tend to remember the big events (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries) not by what gifts we received but by who was there, what we did and how we felt. It’s the little details in each event that make it what it is – the designer watch is just a bonus to that, not vice versa. This quote pretty much sums it all up. It’s also pretty apt for travelling too, so next time we go abroad, we’ll be taking lots of Instagram-worthy photos but leaving the cheap fridge magnet and tea towel behind.