Self Love, why you need to 'Love yo'self'

This is a different kind of post to what normally appears here on 'rachalesmode'. It's not a post  that I had planned on doing, but it is something that has been on my mind, and sitting here at my laptop  I feel that I need to share it.

In this crazy, busy world where there is so much going on it can be a little overwhelming trying to balance it all. College work, a part time job relationships, friendships and a million and one other responsibilities and pressures can sometimes get in the way of you focusing on you and doing what you love. The past month has been a real eye opener for me, there have been some changes in my life and although at the time I  thought that one of those changes was the worst thing in the world, it was actually the best thing that could have happened. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, if something doesn't work out it's because the universe has bigger plans for you, it's not the end of the world, it's just the end of an idea that you had.

The thing about self-love is knowing your worth. Something I've noticed is that I spend so much time trying to make everyone else happy that sometimes I forget that my happiness should be the number one priority. The bottom line is, love with all your heart, but love yourself first, because nobody deserves your love more than you do. When you're in your early twenties it's the time to try new things, to take the chance, to go on the adventure and to take the risk. It's the time to say 'I can't believe I did that' rather than 'I wish I had done that'.

So from me to me and to anyone else who needs to hear this; when life gets crazy take a step back, put it in perspective, see how you can deal with it and just do what makes you happy. The rest will sort itself out. So I'm dedicating this post to self love. It doesn't mean your selfish, it doesn't mean you don't care about other people, it means that you value yourself, and I can't think of anything more important than that. Take the risk, go on the adventure, make the mistake and live in the moment, because at the end of the day that's what life is about, and you only have one chance to live it.

With love 

The blog awards Ireland 2015

Last October I was lucky enough to attend the Blog Awards Ireland in the Tivoli Theatre thanks to Darragh Doyle who kindly put me on the guest list. Although this post is very much overdue I decided that I couldn't not share what an fantastic experience attending the awards was! 

The entire evening was just fantastic! Myself and my friend Sarah headed to the 1920's themed event where we were greeted with a glass of champaign (oh so fancy). Although I wasn't nominated for any award myself a fellow blogger and very good friend of mine was. We were delighted to be there to support her. Rachel over at ohheythererachel was nominated for both 'Best Youth Blog' and 'Best Fashion Blog' bringing home the Bronze award for Best Fashion Blog. We were honestly like proud Mammies when her blog popped up on the big screen! It was definitely the highlight of the night.

Outfit details 

Coat; Cari's Closet Malahide 

Dress: River Island 

Boots: River Island 

Bag: Micheal Kors

Earrings: River Island 

Dinner

The food was really fab. There was a choice of  three different food vendors,  Kinara Kitchen, Eathos and Home Fries. We went for the curry option and it did not disappoint!

Our lovely goodie bags

   Rachel, Myself and Sarah

Overall it was such an enjoyable night! The food the atmosphere and the entertainment were all on point and it was also such a great opportunity to meet and network with other bloggers. Rach winning the Bronze award also made the night!The Blogging community really is huge and when a group of like minded people come together the result has got to be good! Plans are already in store for next year and I'd really love to go again so we shall see! Once again apologies for my absence, I think I might have underestimated how demanding college life would be. The past few months I've been preparing for my driving test, grade 8 piano and assignments again! (no the LC is not the end) so things have been busier than I anticipated, but summer is just around the corner and I cannot wait.

So that's all for now my lovelys

Lots of love