The Bloggers Planner & Get 20% Off!

One of the most recent things to catch my eye is The Bloggers Planner. I find it hard to keep up with blogging sometimes, there's just so much to do! Writing, editing, scheduling and more. I've found that planning things out, setting myself schedules, writing checklists, ideas for future posts and even outfit ideas that spring into my head. Whilst I'm happy using a plain notebook I picked up from Tesco, as a blogger and sucker for all things pretty, I was hankering after something nicer.

[credit: The Bloggers Planner]

The Bloggers Planner offers a wide range of planners, notebooks and printables to keep you organised with your blog, such as style journals, blog planners, meal planners, to-do lists and monthly calendar print-outs. You can also build your own planner, and each planner gives you the option of your own wording. Pretty neat, huh?

I haven't ordered mine yet, but I'm planning on buying either the Bloggers Planner or the Content Planner. They both include really great pages to help you keep on top of your blog, such as a stat tracker and even haul tracker. I'm finding it hard to decide!

The reason why I couldn't wait to share this before I'd even picked up my own copy, is because the lovely folks over at The Bloggers Planner have given me a 20% off code to share with you all!

Simply use the code "TREATME20"!

Enjoy!

Ellie x

What I Got for Christmas!

Hello!

I thought I'd do a "what I got for Christmas" post as I absolutely love reading these posts - probably because I'm so nosey! I am in no way trying to show off about what I received, like I said I enjoy reading these kinds of posts so I thought I'd do one myself! 

I mainly asked for money for Christmas to help support my plans for 2015 (moving out or any other adventures!), but the gifts I did receive are absolutely gorgeous and I've been very lucky!

I got the Lush Christmas Candy box, Philosophy Pure Grace gift set, Gucci Guilty gift set, Prada Candy, a lovely silver bracelet from H. Samuel and tickets to see Die Antwoord in January!

I am incredibly lucky to have such lovely gifts, I can't wait to review them! (a bloggers mind, eh?! Haha) 

If you've done one of these posts, please link them below as I'd love to have a nose! 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Ellie x

Thinking About Horse Riding? Tips, Truths & General Info

Hello!

*image from Google

Something slightly different today. I've been speaking to quite a few people lately about horse riding, and I've discovered that so many people are interested in horse riding but either don't know where to start or are "scared" to start. I'm no equine expert, but I have spent around 13 years of my life around them, so I feel like I could at least advise in where to start!

General Information
- Horse riding isn't cheap. Prices of lessons do depend on what area you live in though. In Worcestershire, the general price at a standard riding school is around £30 per hour.
- Riding schools provide riding hats, so there's no need to invest in a hat if you aren't sure whether you'll stick at it.
- For your first few lessons, wear some thick leggings and shoes with a small heel. A lot of new riders wear wellies! 

Truths
- When you first start riding, you will feel off-balance. It takes a while to be able to adjust your balance and be able to comfortably move with the horse.
- As well as feeling off-balance, you've also got to learn to hold the reins and keep your feet in the proper position in the stirrups. You will most likely look very awkward.
- You will fall off. Falling off doesn't mean you're a bad rider though, you may have made a mistake or your horse could have spooked and caught you off guard, but falling off makes for a better rider - trust me on this one! Those Olympians didn't make it to where they are today without a few broken bones,
- Yes, you could actually break a bone. Or multiple bones.
- Horse riding is one of the most, or the most, dangerous sport in the world.

Tips
- Practice makes perfect! Mix up your learning with group lessons and private lessons. Group lessons are fun and generalised, whereas you can choose what to focus on in a private lesson.
- If you fall off, get back on! It's probably all you'll hear from equestrians, but honestly, if you come off and don't get back on, you'll find it so hard to get back on again. I learnt this the hard way! 

- Don't rush out and buy all the gear straight away. Make sure you're going to keep up with riding before splashing the cash. Decent protective equipment and clothing can cost a fair bit!

Don't let my truths put you off! Horse riding is such a rewarding sport, you learn so much about something so great, learn a lot about your own personality and of course get a good workout and some fresh air!
I will warn you though... Horses are addictive! 

That's it for my little guide! I didn't want to go mad on information, but if you want to know anything else, please feel free to email me. 

Ellie x

BornPrettyStore Wishlist & 10% Discount Code!

Hello!

I've got a pretty exciting offer for you guys today! How would you like 10% off at BornPrettyStore?! You'll probably know BornPrettyStore for their extensive and awesome range of nail art supplies, however they also sell things like jewellery and hair accessories. At the moment I'm obsessed with accessories, to finish off my outfits I add a statement necklace, a watch, a bracelet and pile on some rings. Perfect! Today I'm going to show you my current BornPrettyStore accessories wishlist!

HAIR
Leaf Chain Hair Clip - £3.80
Hair Chalks - £0.76 per set (or £13.71 for all 24 colours!)
Metal Ponytail Cuff - £2.09
Rose Hair Band - £2.53
Silver Hair Band - £3.51

RINGS
Elephant - £2.19
Rose Cut-Out - £1.75
Rat ring - £0.59
Bear ring - £0.59

NECKLACES
Black Chevron - £1.16
Moon/Stars Necklace - £1.96 (per design)
Coloured Statement - £2.97
Bib Statement - £3.73

THE CODE
I'm sure this is the part you've been waiting for. A 10% discount code! Please note: the code can only be used on non-sale items. However, BornPretty currently have a huge sale on, where you can get up to 80% off! There is also worldwide free shipping. If you fancy treating yourself to lots of new goodies, go for it with this code!

Simply use the code ELLT10 at checkout.

You're welcome!

Love, Ellie x

Where To Find Me!

Hello!

I've just decided to write a quick list of where you can follow me! I'm slowly building up the confidence to branch out more onto social networking... So here's where you can follow me or contact me!

EMAIL
So I set up an email just for my blog! Any of you can email me (just please include a subject line of some sort!) I love receiving emails and I will respond as soon as I can!
eleanormaes@outlook.com

TWITTER
You can of course follow me on Twitter, I have Twitter linked to my phone so I will always respond quickly (unless I'm at work). I love to chat and discuss all things beauty, fashion and more! I'm also looking to follow other bloggers back as I want to support us fellow bloggers :)
@eleanormaes https://twitter.com/eleanormaes

PINTEREST
I have literally just this moment set up Pinterest, however you should follow me! I've been really interested in Pinterest for a while now, so I'd love to see you guys' boards too!
My Pinterest

GOOGLE+
You can also add me into your circles/follow me (whatever you do on Google+, I'm still not up to date with it) on Google+! I'll add/follow you back as when I do go on there, I like to read posts!
Ellie C on Google+

BLOGLOVIN
As a way to keep up to date with all my posts, you can follow me on Bloglovin! This is probably the easiest way for you to see my posts. Again, I'm following people back. The more blog posts, the merrier!
Ellie C on Bloglovin

So here are all the current ways you can contact me! I'll follow back whenever I can!

April Instagram

Hello!

I've been a more regular user on Instagram recently, so I've managed to build up quite a few pictures over last month! I quite like some of the things I've shared, so I thought it would be a nice little post for a Saturday morning.

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My grey marl bomber jacket paired with a floral blouse and leather shorts

A spring daisy!

A reversed ladybird?

Candy King treat

A handmade Easter biscuit

Coffee and cake out in Jewellery Quarter

My cut-out boots and pineapple socks

O.P.I Mother Road Rose

Gold details from this blog post

Chickens!

My lovely Totoro birthday cake

New Look acid wash high-waist shorts

Earth Day

Hello!

I've actually got another post lined up for you today which I will post shortly, however I couldn't allow Earth Day to pass by without me blogging about it! 

Every 22nd of April, Earth Day is held around the world. It is a celebration of the beautiful planet we live on and around 192 countries celebrate it each year. Earth Day originally started in 1970 as a protest for the support of environmental protection. Whilst we all should still be trying to protect our rainforests and help keep endangered species alive, many people take the time to appreciate the beauty this world does have, such as rolling countryside, gorgeous beach-fronts and incredible architecture.

Today I've chosen lots of pictures, all from Google's "My Beautiful Earth" project which I wanted to share with you. Check out more images here.

Also, if you want to get involved with donation or any other part of Earth Day, check out the Earth Day Network. 

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This has been a really nice post to write. I've been looking for hours (literally) at people's amazing photography on My Beautiful Earth. The animals are my favourite to look at, they are just so special.

Will you be celebrating Earth Day in any way?