I can't sleep

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When its 5am and I can't sleep, bringing the laptop out and writing blog posts seems the be the way forward. I suppose it doesn't matter what time they get written at as long as they aren't terrible. I might even find my writing is better when my brain should actually be sleeping haha.

I was frustrating myself not being able to get to sleep this morning as I felt so exhausted and was having one of them 'why body? just why' kinda moments. Once I realised there was no hope in getting back to sleep I took to the internet and looked at reasons for not being able to sleep, as it seems to be happening at lot recently. 

I first thing that came up and kept being repeated was stress. Are you under a lot of stress? are you worrying about anything? do you have any anxiety feelings? which sort of rung alarm bells when I thought about it and plus nothing else made a lot of sense. There are other reasons though like a medication you are taking could keep you up; Traumatic experience; Health problems; the environment your sleeping in and may other things.

Although I haven't felt to stressed recently or felt my anxiety being to bad or not had to much to be worried about, it is something that is always in the back of my mind and maybe has been there I just haven't felt it as much. I am a very anxious person and I seem to worry about everything and nothing at all. 

I suppose there has been worry and stress over sorting everything out to go to university (which am still no where near sorted for), my mum has been away leaving me on my own which always makes me slightly anxious. Work worry. Anxious about leaving home and even the though of 'is university even right for me? am I ready? this that where I wanna be, a million miles away from home?' and then probably even stupid teenager worriers that I don't even know what they are haha. 

None the less they are more subconscious worries but there then and when asleep they are brought to the surface and my brain seems to go into over drive thinking and then over thinking about everything and anything. It has just started to rain though (Typical Cumbria) and I can hear the rain shower on the roof top, as my room is in the attic, which Is one of my favourite sounds and I could listen to all day. 

I suppose its a blessing and curse not being able to sleep but sometimes its good to think and theres something about the silence, knowing that everyone is asleep, very peaceful especially with the sound of rain drops. 

Are you having difficulty sleeping to?

Plain Jayne x

Twig

Another Mac lipstick post. Yes I am a addict. 

My mum recently went on holiday to Turkey and she flew from Glasgow airport which has a Mac make up counter in the duty free part so of course I sent her with a list of lipsticks that I have been after and see which one see returned with. It was only fair since there was money off with duty free and she went on holiday without me haha.

I have been admiring this mac lipstick, in the shade twig, for ages now. It is just the most typical 'me' kinda colour that I just love! It is a satin finish which means it is a semi-matte finish which isn't completely matte. It is still very rich is colour but still slightly conditioning to the lips, which I really like. 

The colour is so beautiful. It is a brownish-pink shade which is great if you want a slightly brown lip but you aren't feeling brave enough for that. Its a very old school lipstick colour which are my favourite colours at the moment and the finish of it is perfect.

As normal another mac lipstick that I love and don't think will be leaving my lips or bag for a good few weeks haha.

Hope you enjoyed

Plain Jayne x

National Dog Day

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I couldn't believe that I didn't realise until this afternoon that today is national dog day. I have three dogs, Maddie, Alfie and Lilly. They still manage to keep me on my toes.

 Lilly, in the picture above, she is the youngest and my little puppy. She is a Jackawawa which is a cross between a Jack russell and chihuahua.

For anyone that doesn't have a dog, It may not be understood the love a owner has for their dog and also the understanding of the term 'a mans best friend' until you have one yourself. Once they are yours, you are their owner, there to look after them, care for them and give them the love they deserve. Although mine are little monsters at times I couldn't be without them and am sure other dog owners will know the feeling. National dog day is the first holiday which is for everyone to celebrate and to show love for dogs and everything they do for us. 

Am dreading the thought of leaving the three of them when I go to university so, am making the most of seeing them everyday while I can. There will probably be tears involved when it comes to leaving haha.

Did you know it was national dog day?

Plain Jayne x

A twist on a classic

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Can we just take a little moment to stare at these for a moment. yup, am done.

When it comes to fashion, shoes are the one thing I never ever buy, especially trainers. I've never thought they were really my style or that I could pull them off but recently I've been admiring loads of people wearing trainers like Converse, Vans and Stan Smiths and really been liking the way they look. 

Like my last post if someone had told me i'd be buying a pair of converse I probably would have laughed but I've been eyeing up the new Converse chuck taylor II since I saw them and when my mum took a trip over to the metro centre a couple of days ago, I think I screamed a little inside and begged her to buy them (I'd pay her back obviously haha).

These are a slight twist on the normal Converse. They have more cushioning and padding then the traditional pair, also with a non-slip tongue adding even more comfort. I can agree on the comfort to. I bought mine in a size three, I would normally buy a size four in shoes but last time I tried a pair on they were massive so I bought a three. They are a tiny bit tight but am breaking them in and there slowly getting looser.

I can definitely say I am a Converse convert (thats a mouthful) and I have my eye on another pair of trainers as I write this, ooppss. These new chuck taylors are my love though and definetly worth the added money then the traditional Converse. They feel more expensive and better quality, which in my eyes is a bonus.

what do you think of the new Taylors? old or new?

Hope you enjoyed,
Plain Jayne x

Outfit: A few of my favourite things

(Again ignore the paper from the water leak ahah)

(Jeans, Top, Belt, Boots; All ASOS  Waistcoat; Wallis)

Chunky boots; A good crop top; Mostly black outfit; mom Jeans and a little waist coat. Throw it all together in one and well, its pretty much heaven in my eyes (I need the heart eyes emoji right now).

If you'd told me a couple of years ago I'd be living in a pair of jeans, never mind the fact they are a mom style, I probably would have had a good laugh and asked for your next joke. I never used to even own a pair of jeans never mind a more baggy style but now I am a changed lady and can't seem to take this pair off. Seriously,  you'd think someone had superglued them to my legs haha. 

I think a couple of blog posts ago I shared my new love for ASOS. Again something that I probably wouldn't have taken a interest in a couple of years ago but now I don't think theres a day goes by that I don't spend at least five minutes on there (which then turns into about fifty haha). These jeans are so comfy and cute. They are a perfect wash of a blue denim, not being to dark but not being to light.

I've been trying to accessories a little more recently as well, so the belt adds a little edgy twist. I don't think I need to say to much about the crop top apart from the fact its black, its a turtle neck and it has long sleeves (Yes please). Another waist coat I've added to my collection to (I now have three, its getting out of hand haha) and I this one adds a lovely clean look to the outfit and again a more tailored style.

As you can tell am in love with this outfit! hope you enjoyed,

Plain Jayne x

Outfit: Baggy Tailored Style

(Ignore the newspaper on the floor that's just from a leak we had from all the rain haha)

Outfit: Waistcoat;Wallis  Jumper; Topshop  Dress; Zara  Shoes; Asos

Lately my style has been changing all the time but I will always go back to a look that is really cosy and slightly tailored. I love this outfit. It is so simple and cosy but because of the tailored waistcoat it adds a slight dressy look but still being very casual and cute. 

For me, stripes are a very safe bet which add something to a outfit, without you having to do anything at all. Plus it always adds a Parisian twist to a outfit which I'll never complain about haha. I love a good baggy jumper but sometimes its hard to make them look nice on a day to day bases but by putting it over a dress or a skirt I find dresses them up and can make one look more feminine. 

A chunky pair of boots are normally always attached to my little feet for height and a edgy look. Add some jewellery (which I forgot to do in this photo), a cute bag and your pretty much good to go for the day ahead.

Hope you enjoyed,
Plain Jayne x