As I keep on saying recently it is really time to lock in, become more disciplined and work towards that life I want, no more dreaming instead more doing to make it a reality! I want to elevate my life and live a life of luxury where I am following my passions, earning more money and overall just having a much better quality of life going forward. I want a life of freedom not being tied to certain timings etc, I want to be able to work out in the middle of the day, or travel to events that I have made my way into through the website without worrying about getting back for work the next day or the cost of a train and hotel being far too much. I would love the freedom to head to football games without worrying about cost too which would help me out so much with the football site and producing better content for over there. 

To actually help me achieve these things here are some of the things I am going to be doing work & content wise to put myself out there and hopefully see things pay off and life head into the right direction...

Work 

Launch a new website

Me and Liam are in the process of launching a new e-commerce website for the business which is going to be our little baby going forward so I am going to be putting a whole lot of effort into getting this off the ground and bringing in plenty of new customers in through this avenue going forward. There is so much potential for the site if we really knuckle down and as this is going to be a big part of our future locking in is really going to help us out.

Work towards a pay rise

If all goes well and we start bringing in more money through the website alongside helping other avenues of the business I am hoping a pay rise could be in the near future with possibly more as the website grows but I guess only time will tell on that part. My pay is not the best at the moment and I often find myself living pay check to pay check however, a pay rise to reflect all the hard work would make life much easier and help towards those other long term goals going forward.

Push to grow all sides of the business

I have been planning on focussing on the websites social media accounts to try get that off the ground however, going forward I am going all in on growing all our business social media accounts, the one for the website & the one for the original business. It would be great to really showcase what we have been doing for the past 20 something years and reach a whole new customer base again hopefully bringing more money in for what is one day going to be passed down to me.

Take on different roles within the company

I want to step up and do more within the company too, rather than sticking to the website I want to try learn different roles so that when the day comes that the business becomes mine I know what I am doing rather than winging it. This might be doing more of the service side of things or the account side but either way I will be stepping up and showing what I am capable of for a change.

All this is certainly going to have me pulling my weight a lot more at work and showing my worth and fingers crossed it ends up with more money coming into the business and me finally increasing my pay and maybe even earning some good bonuses going forward. I just need to remember that all this is working towards my future so I need to stay locked in and remind myself why working so hard on this matters going forward.

It isn't just work I am locking into though I am finally finding the love for creating content once more and let's just say the ideas are flowing I just need to find the confidence to get back in front of the camera. Going forward though content creation is also going to be a huge part of my life and here is how I plan to finally see some growth & it possible shape some aspects of my life...

Content creation

Use specific evenings after work for creating

Once I am home from the 9 to 5 the plan is to map out my week so specific evenings are used for either a specific websites work or content creation in bulk. This should just keep me focussed on what I am working on whilst also making sure I am keeping up with my content schedule rather than skipping days or rushing content like I have previously done. One evening per week may simply be a wrapping loose ends up night or an admin night but it will be so worth it.

Work on my lunch breaks 

Every minute is going to count wether it is a case of using my breaks to post content, schedule content or catch up on admin for my accounts I will be doing so going froward. By doing this I am just maximising my time on an evening for getting ahead whilst also making sure things are up to date for a change. It is really going to help stop me from just winging it going forward.

Content weekends

My weekends have changed and it is providing me with more free time so again I am going to use this time to really lock in and have content weekends. This could be a full day of filming, shooting & editing or could simply be a fully day at the PC for writing. Content weekends are definitely going to become a thing and will hopefully help me see the growth going forward. 

Lock in on all 3 of my websites

I am terrible at getting on a roll with one website and then neglecting my others and I am determined to change that going forward so that I am consistent across the board and producing plenty of quality content and building a presence online. By having specific nights for content I should be able to make really good progress on all the websites with no more neglecting. I am hoping that I can lock in enough on these to eventually start earning money from them.

Grow my social media accounts for each site

The social media accounts for each of the websites are going to be a priority going forward too as I ma hoping I can grow those to bring in some extra money and collaborations. I am slowly getting into the habit of creating consistently for one of my accounts so now I just need to throw the other two in and make sure I am finding the balance to stay consistent.

Locking in will give me another outlet for time other than shopping all the time which will help me save money for the things I really want rather than basically throwing money away. It should also help me with documenting my journey too which will give me something to look back on when things start to pay off so that I can see just how far I have gone already and how far there is still to go. I am really hoping that it all works out in the long run content wise as it will be great to see just how much of a difference it can help make in my life. I just hope I keep on enjoying it as much as I currently am as the bug certainly seems to be back.

This is really all going to be about finding balance in work, content and the rest of life but I am hopeful that this is something I am going to be able to do without burning out as I learn to manage things better. I know that I am capable of so much if I just stop being lazy and get rid of the procrastination. For now though I can't wait to see how things play out.

See you soon,

Lucy

April is going to be a good month, I am going to make sure of it. There is going to be no being lazy and for a change I am going to dive head first into my fitness journey to hopefully make some really good progress towards my end goal. I am really hopeful that as things are quietening down now I can get everything I need to do to achieve my goals done and finally see movement in the right direction on the scales. So here are my fitness goals for the month of April...

3 gym sessions a week 

Now that I am using the home gym and things are starting to quieten down a little bit there is no excuse for me not hitting sessions each week. Throughout April I want to ensure I am doing 3 sessions a week no matter what as I know this is going to help me on the scales and will also help me mentally as it will help with the discipline side of things not just relying on motivation like I previously have done.

Run twice a week 

Now I want to try get outside to do this but only if I feel confident enough to do so, even if these two runs a week are on the treadmill that will be fine. I tend to just do 1 Km at a time currently however, I really want to increase my distance when running so that is what I am going to try do on those two runs each week. 

Go back to boxing

I haven't been boxing since the start of the year for various reasons however, those reasons have been sorted out now and I am so ready to get back to the weekly sessions. Even if I only get to one session in April it is going to be a win for me and hopefully the start of something positive. These sessions used to help so much so fingers crossed April is the start of getting back to it.

Eat well on holidays

I am on a trip away in April and I want to ensure that I am mindful with what I am eating rather than eating junk for the sake of it and over indulging like I have done on previous holidays. There is no need for me to be doing this especially as I want progress to keep happening whilst I am away rather than me being back to square one. Good options when out and eating where we are staying could really help me stick to making the progress I am hoping to make.

Try something new

I want to try something new in April to add into my workout rotation to make things a bit different to what it has been like. I am thinking maybe a home yoga session or adding skipping to the end of my workout sessions. This should just make things a bit more interesting so let's see how it goes it could be entertaining at least.

Meal prep

Apart from when I am away I want to make sure I am meal prepping lunches for work to take the guess work out of days and make sure I am eating nutritious foods that I will enjoy not just a random meal deal which I am honestly sick of lately. This will take about an hour on a Sunday but save so many food decisions during the week and keep me working towards that much needed progress. 

Go on more of Odin's walks

I am terrible at just going home and being lazy leaving Liam to walk Odin on an evening however, now the weather is changing and the nights are lighter I think it is about time I joined them for these walks going forward. The fresh air will do me the world of good and those extra steps daily should help me with my weight loss plus there is the added benefit of it meaning more time with Liam and the dog.

Sort out my gym wardrobe

A big priority for April is to finally sort out my gym wardrobe. This is a job I have put off for a bit too long now and the gym wardrobe is now getting a bit overwhelming as there are items that no longer fit and some I am never going to realistically wear. I may be able to give some of these items to Liam as he starts going into the gym more and other bits will be donated as I make a start on building the perfect gym wardrobe for me filled with bits I am actually going to wear going forward.

By a clothing item to use as a goal

This is something I have been meaning to do for a while but keep putting off. With a trip to an outlet coming up my plan is to buy an item I really want but a few sizes smaller so that I can use it as a marker of my progress and visually see how I am changing in the right direction. I won't be spending a fortune on this but I am looking forward to doing this and seeing how things progress.

Start cooking from scratch more

My final goal for the month will definitely help me make progress a lot more than others on this list as it means I will know exactly what I am eating rather than opting for over processed freezer food out of convenience. By cooking from scratch I can make sure what I am eating is beneficial for my goals and is going to fuel me correctly and not leave me bloated and struggling like meals have made me lately.

So there you have it let's see how many of these have been ticked off when I do my wrap up post at the end of the month. There is certainly potential for April to be a great month that kick starts the progress I am desperately wishing for. For now though let the hard work commence...

See you soon

Lucy 

Here we go something new on the site. Rather than unrealistic monthly goals I am going to start doing quarterly goals for different aspects of my life going forward. I am hoping that this just takes off the pressure off just having a single month to complete a goal whilst also giving me some smaller goals to be able to achieve that end of quarter goal. These goals are going to be broken up into the categories of: Work, content, fitness & finally life, I am hoping that by having a few goals in each of these categories is going to help me lock in and really push to tick all the goals off by the end of the month and with 3 months to achieve those goals I am really looking forward to seeing how things progress. I am really wishing this idea came to mind in time for quarter one so that I could have done a fully years worth but quarter two is also a good starting point so let's look at those goals I am setting for myself...

Work

Launch a new website for the 9 to 5

This quarter is going to be all change in work and fingers crossed it is going to be a big change in the right direction. We are setting up a new subsidiary of the current company which is going to start off as an online store with the potential to grow into a physical store if things go well. The goal for quarter two though is going to be simple, just get the website launched.

Work on building a work wardrobe

I really want to level up my work wardrobe going forward so throughout quarter two I am going to work on thinking of what I currently wear to work and how I can upgrade the outfits for a change. There is so much potential when it comes to my work wardrobe and I want to start adding new pieces in quarter two too so that I can finally start dressing how I want rather than just dreaming about it.

Bring in over a certain amount of money from the new website

Now I am not going to say the exact amount on here however, if I do achieve it I may share it. I am hopeful though that in quarter two I can really knuckle down in work and really begin the build for the future rather than coasting along. At the end of the day all this will be mine one day so I need to put a whole lot more effort into things. That amount is in mind so it is time to work towards it.

Take on more responsibility at work

I really want to step up and show just what I am capable at in work going forward too so that is going to mean taking on another role, nothing too big that is going to overwhelm me but something that is going to help me improve day on day to maximize my potential and help business get better. I have the perfect role in my mind for this so I just need to see if the boss would be happy with it.

Track the wins

Throughout quarter two I am really wanting to track the wins so each Friday before I head home for the weekend my goal is to take 15 minutes to look back at the week and track the wins for me within work. This could be a load of little wins or some huge ones but the goal is just to make sure I am sitting down reflecting and seeing what I am working for.

Content

Post on here every Monday to Friday

Quarter two is where I am going to be really locking in on here and making sure that I am producing content for the website and not ghosting it for prolonged periods of time like I have previously done. I am challenging myself in quarter two to post five days a week for the next three months, is it too much of a challenge? I really hope not but I guess we will soon see.

Grow my Instagram

My Instagram account has sat in the same follower area for a while now and I want to change that, I am determined to lock in on posting and not ghosting for months on end and I am hoping I will finally start to see some growth from doing this. I have so many ideas in mind for my account I just need to stop procrastinating and get on with things for a change and let's see if that growth comes.

Revive Edge of the Area

I am going all in now, no messing around as I have big dreams that can come true by locking in on Edge of the Area. Again I am terrible for procrastinating when it comes to the football site however, with what I want to achieve from it I really need to start focusing on this and putting a whole lot of time into it. The season may be coming to an end however, I am going all in on the revival & working hard in the business end of the season & start of the off season to make sure I am in the right place for the 2026/27 season kicking off later in the year.

Get back in front of the camera

In recent months my weight has gone up a bit and my skin has had numerous breakouts which has really made my confidence plummet. I have been really struggling to get the confidence built back up so I can get back on the camera however, I am determined to really change that within quarter two. By the end of this quarter I want to have got a bit of confidence back and have a few shoots with me in front of the camera. No more holding back.

Reach out to a brand

This is a big step out of my comfort zone however, when I have got to a good position by working on the goals above I am going to reaching out to at least one brand to see about potential collaborations going forward. This will be one for if the above goals work out so could be towards the very end of the quarter but I am hoping things start to fall into place and this is something I am happy to be doing so let's see how this goes.

Fitness

Be below 90 Kg

Now this one is going to be a big challenge as I am still in the 100's at the moment however, I am giving myself three months to lock into this and hopefully see the results I am chasing. As I say this is going to be a massive challenge but if I get my head right I am sure I can push for this and see a big difference on the scales. Just over 10 Kg in 3 months it is go time.

Go back to boxing

Things are quietening down now and I am hoping to make good use of the free time. I am going to use that free time to help me get in shape so one thing I want to do is to head back boxing... these sessions are so good for me and I know I can achieve a lot by getting back to these sessions so it is time to stop delaying the return and get back to at least one session a week in quarter two.

3 home gym sessions a week

Now I am using the home gym instead of having to travel to the gym I have no excuse for not smashing out 3 workout sessions a week. As I also have a bit more free time coming up I think this is more than achievable and I am hoping that in my wrap up post I can say I smashed this one and am seeing plenty of progress from doing this.

Drop a clothing size

In the next three months I want to be at least one clothing size down. If I smash the above goals in this quarter then I could potentially drop more but I will be more than satisfied by just hitting one clothing size dropped as I have been stuck where I am for a while now. I am looking forward to trying to achieve this one and reporting back on it at the end of the quarter.

Sort out the home gym

With me using the home gym a whole lot more I want to make sure I am making this space perfect for my needs. Over quarter two I am going to be going through the home gym and rearranging it to make it perfect whilst also getting rid of items we don't need in there to make space for bits that will help us achieve our goals. This will also give me three months to consider the changes I need to make to this space too which will help me out a lot.

Life

Have two date nights

I feel like I have neglected our relationship recently and I want to change that so going forward in quarter two I want to try have two date nights in restaurants we have wanted to try just so we are spending some time together without the dog. We really need to start doing more of these and quarter two is hopefully just the beginning for this.

Have £1,000 in my savings

I am determined to grow my savings and not dip into them so I want to ensure I am using quarter two to build healthier habits when it comes to money. In 3 months I am more than capable of saving more than I spend by changing my ways so again let's see how this one goes, I am hopeful for it.

Have £800 in home savings

Again I have been dipping into my savings too much however, with us wanting to crack on with the jobs around the house we really need to start adding to these pots and keeping them there not taking money back out. £800 is a small but achievable goal for the next 3 months so let's see how this one goes.

Decide what to do with my car

Liam got a new car recently and put me on the insurance and let's just say I love it. Since getting that car my own car has barely moved so I am going to use quarter two to sit down and work out if I should keep or sell my car going forward. It just seems like a waste sat there but will I miss the independence of having my own? I have 3 months to decide.

Fully declutter & start rebuilding my wardrobe

My wardrobe is a nightmare at the moment I am overwhelmed and don't wear 90% of those clothing items. My goal for this quarter is to go through everything I have and get rid of those pieces I am never going to wear. Once I have done this the plan is to make a list of items to purchase for what I am calling a hybrid wardrobe, but more on that another day.

So there you have it let's see how this quarter goes and just how many of these I am going to get ticked off the list. I am really hopeful that these next 3 months are going to be great productive ones which are going to help take life into the direction I am aiming for.

Let's do this.

See you soon,

Lucy

Here we go with another footwear wish list however, this one is a bit different to the one posted in February as I have actually added some different styles of footwear I would like as I really don't want to live in trainers daily like I have been doing in previous years. This wish list is all about practicality and pairs of footwear I am actually going to wear rather than pairs I buy due to hype and have sat gathering dust. When compiling this list I have considered the direction my life is going in for once so that every pair would have a purpose and a high chance of being worn far too much going forward making them worthwhile purchases. The thought process has been simple really, I want some smarter structured footwear for those days I want to dress up smarter for work or occassions and then I want something that looks good but is comfortable and easy to style for football trips as I plan to attend more games and make an impact through my football site, this will mean more of a street wear style for those but also looking put together not like I have thrown any old item on. The comfortable footwear would also need to work for more relaxed daily outfits too which is more than achievable with the pairs I have picked. 

So here are the pairs of footwear that have made the cut for the wish list and that I am hopefully going to pick up through the course of the year & in the future, although no doubt more pairs could be added too over time...

P6-000

As I said before these are totally different to what I would usually wear but would be absolutely perfect for the football trips and dressing down outfits. They look super comfortable & like they would be perfect for all year round not just specific seasons. I already have outfits in mind for these so let's hope they are a purchase very soon.

Air Force 1's

I know the Air Force's aren't what they used to be however, I miss having a pair in my rotation. They are super easy to style and are really comfortable plus with the weather warming up the all white colourway would be ideal. I lived in a pair of these for so long, cargo's, jeans, jog bottoms & even shorts they go with everything and are worth every penny. The aim for these though would definitely be to keep them as clean as possible for as long as possible.

Shox TL 

Again these are totally different to what I would usually opt for however, I am embracing different style and feel like these would be perfect for doing that. The plan is to get these in time for summer as paired with some shorts these would be ideal however, they could also be perfect for early autumn. These may be a little harder to style compared to other pairs I have had in the past however, I am hopefully going to get the chance to try soon.

Jordan Spizike Low

I absolutely love the silhouette of these however, what has sold me is the University Blue colour on them. These again would be ideal for the warmer weather however, could also be used all year round I would just need to make sure I was looking after them properly. I have wanted some University Blue Jordan's for the longest time and I feel this might just be the perfect pair for me.

Birkenstock Mules

These are something I have never considered before however, the more I see them the more I need them especially for as the weather starts to warm up. I am already imagining the outfits with these and linen styled trousers as they just look like they would work so well together. Granted these are on the costly side of things compared to what I am used to paying for shoes (Primark is usually the go to) however, they could be a good investment.

Aurelien Loafers

Now these are a very expensive purchase if I get them so I need to make sure I am going to get my wear out of them. I feel like these will be perfect for elevating outfits going forward though and making those summer outfits just look that little bit nicer. I do feel though like I could really take a shine to these and want to get them in different colours too. I am hoping that I can get saved up and treat myself to some of these as soon as possible.

Aurelien City Shoes

As an alternative to the loafers mentioned above I would also love to pick up a pair of the Aurelien city shoes, these are just something totally different to what I would usually wear but I think would look great with some outfits I have in mind. Again though these are pretty expensive so I would need to make sure I definitely had some outfits that these would go with and that I would be able to get my wear out of them if the purchase was made. 

Dr Marten Shoes

Finally I have had my eyes on a pair of Dr Marten shoes for a long time now and I think 2026 is the year where I am going to take the jump and make the purchase. These again are not something I would typically wear however, I think they could be great for smartening up an outfit without making it too smart. I know I would definitely get my money worth out of these though as they could be for going out & work if I wanted to plus they are often on sale. 

Those are the pairs of footwear I would love to pick up going forward. Each one definitely offers something a bit different and honestly I feel for once that I would definitely get my wear out of these rather than just getting them for the hype surrounding them and having them sat on a shelf somewhere. I will be picking these up over time and also clearing out the footwear I have already so it aligns with the styles I am aiming for going forward rather than having space taken up by pairs I am never going to wear again. For now though let's have a shop around and see where I can get these from at reasonable prices.

See you soon

Lucy

I have mentioned previously the 10 year goals I have set myself (if you have missed this you can read about them here) and I have finally started to make some progress to those goals and have a plan of action in place to help me achieve what used to feel unachievable.  For so long I have just dreamt of that life but I have decided that there is no point just dreaming, if I stop the procrastination and actually got my act together there is no reason I shouldn't be able to achieve what was once just a dream.

As I say I have taken some steps already to help me towards the big goals over the next 10 years however, I have also sat and worked out just how to go about achieving the goals and steps I need to take to make them possible going forward. So here are the things I have started doing and plan on doing going forward...

Working out more

If I want to be in the best shape ever I need to get moving my body so much more than I previously have been so I have started that already but I am also planning on increasing my workouts even more going forward. Working out will help me build that much needed discipline alongside helping me getting in better shape so it is super beneficial to start on this right away.

Eating better

There is no point doing all the working out if I am just going to be eating junk food and super processed foods alongside this as I am never going to see any progress. We are currently working through our freezer stock and then we are cutting out ultra processed foods, I am reducing my sugar intake and the plan over all is just to eat much cleaner so I can make as much progress as possible on my fitness journey.

Locking in on content creation

On this site and my gaming site I am already posting a whole lot more than I have done in the past year or so. I have finally stopped pushing things back and I have sat and created what I like for a change and I am feeling so good about it. I am hoping that this is just the start of things and I can see the growth take place ready to build things even more in the future to hit those 10 year goals. Recently I have shifted the type of content for my Instagram for here too and I am hoping it helps me get more invested in Instagram once more too.

Planning ahead 

I am no longer winging it when it comes to content for this website & my gaming one, I am actually planning ahead and let's just say I feel great for it. There is no more guess work, I can stay much more consistent and I actually have a sense of direction which has been much needed. By planning ahead I know exactly what needs doing and when so I don't have to think of ideas on the spot or just skip a day which leads to skipping a week and ultimately can lead to me not posting for month. 

Looking into rebuilding my football website 

I want to maximize my potential with my football site. I haven't posted much this year and with the season in the closing stages most of my commitment towards this site over the next few months is going to be getting it ready to comeback better than ever for the 2026/27 season. Don't get me wrong I will be posting on here however, I am also looking at better pages so it is easier to navigate and maybe even moving platforms to help the growth. The football site is definitely lagging behind at the moment but a rebuild and fresh start could be great for it.

Planning next seasons content 

I have already at and worked out the sort of content I want to be creating for the football site next season and let's just say it going to be keeping me busy if all goes to plan & will hopefully help me get the ball rolling to achieve those 10 year goals I have set myself for with this site. There is so much potential here so I just really need to get the ball rolling for it.

Saving money where I can

I now have a budget I can stick to going forward, I have started taking my lunches to work and in general I have managed to reduce my spending already. This has all been done to help me save money towards my 10 year savings goals however, it is also helping me save for the watch & fragrance collections I want whilst also allowing me to save for the cameras etc I want to help me level up my content. This area really is a work in progress but I am hopeful it is something I can keep improving to help me hit those goals.

Finding ways to improve my confidence

To achieve a lot of the goals I have set myself I really need to be more confident and I am looking at ways to improve my confidence over time. First off I know that working on my fitness will help my confidence massively but I also need to do other things like do solo trips as sometimes I am going to have to go to the football alone which freaks me out a little but if I can be more confident I know this is something I can definitely do going forward.

Carrying out a wardrobe edit

To find my style I am doing regular wardrobe edits going forward and I am planning on doing these every few months to make sure items are fitting me and are suitable for the style I am aiming for. By doing these edits already I have realised I have two styles really which I am going to be leaning into going forward so I really need to make sure what I have matches these and I am only buying items that go along with this too.

So there you have it those are a few ways I am working towards those 10 year goals currently I have plenty of time to work towards these but I am already making some progress which I guess has shown me just how much I really want to make these dreams a reality. 

Let's push on and make a difference in my life. 

See you soon

Lucy

At long last pay day is here, it couldn't have come at a better time as my bank account has been screaming for it. Things are changing this month as it marks the start of my low buy year. I need to get better with money so the idea going forward is to cut out any unnecessary spending and only buy what I really need. These pay day wish list posts are certainly going to get smaller but going forward they are going to be filled with items that I really want, have saved towards or that are going to help me achieve my goals going forward. So here is what has made it onto this months pay day wish list...

Chinos

None of my current chinos fit me properly and with how I am planning on changing my style these are going to be a crucial piece of my wardrobe for spring. I am hoping that I can find some nice fitting pairs at a reasonable price or that the ones I love in Marks & Spencer go on offer so I can add these into my spring wardrobe. 

Linen Trousers

I really want to add one more pair of linen trousers into my wardrobe for the upcoming warmer weather just so I have enough pairs to rotate through. At the moment my wardrobe is full of heavy jeans and just the one pair of linen trousers that fits so one more would help me be able to dress more like I want to.

Jacket 

All my current jackets are too sporty for my new style so I am going to be on the hunt for a nice lightweight jacket for spring and summer which works better with the style I am going for. So far I have my eye on some short trench coats or a nice bomber jacket. I definitely need to shop around for the perfect option for me so this might even be an April pay day purchase but we shall see. 

Katie Loxton Bag

Now this is only if I manage to do well with the rest of my spending as it is going to be a big chunk of money however, I have wanted one of these bags for the longest time and I have now got out of using my backpack for work daily so this would actually be a very worthwhile purchase. I am really hoping I can reign in my spending so that I can finally get one of these bags as I have wanted one for so long now. 

Meal Prep Tubs

We are no longer relying on meal deals and we are actually going to start making food to take to work with us which should save us so much money in the long run. I am hoping to pick up some meal prep tubs for us to make more than sandwiches as we threw our old ones away when doing the kitchen work. I know that I can pick these up at a reasonable price so I just need to make sure these are all I pick up when I go to get them.

Speaker for the Home Gym

My gym membership is no more and I am glad as it is going to save me so much money. Going forward I am going to be using my home gym a whole lot more so I need to start investing in what I have in there. The first upgrade I want to make is a speaker so that I don't have to rely on my phone speaker or earphones for every session. I know that I can get one of these for under £50 so it is time to go make that purchase.

Card Reader

Finally we have an item that is massively going to help with the projects I am working on. As I am using my camera more and plan to increase the usage in the future I need to invest in this as my previous one is no longer compatible with my phone. By purchasing this I can get images off my camera and onto my phone a lot easier speeding up the process. To be honest this is a long overdue purchase.

I am really hoping I can have a good month money wise, not spend for the sake of it and actually stick to my budget so my savings stay as savings and I can hopefully put extra in at the end of the month. Fingers crossed that going forward this month is just the beginning of healthier money habits and there is no more living pay day to pay day. 

See you soon

Lucy

 

As part of upgrading my life I am planning on finally locking in and working on my style. My current idea around clothing has just been to throw on any old items due to a lack of confidence however, I need to stop waiting for that confidence to arrive and just start dressing how I want which in turn will probably help that confidence grow too. Going forward I want to go for a more elevated put together look which means gone are the days of jeans, graphic t-shirts and trainers every day and in are days of planning outfits and dressing for the life I want. As I say going forward I want my outfits to looking more luxurious and elevated, colours that match & shapes that actually work together. I also don't want to be buying the same types of items over and over due to them being poor quality, I want to buy better and have those pieces last much longer, I am so over buying cheap and buying twice. I might need to spend more initially for pieces but it should help me on my saving journey in the long run too as I wont be constantly needing to replace items.

In terms of clothing I am going to be looking at doing a full U-turn on what I currently wear. For so long now it has been a t-shirt or football shirt with jeans or cargo's and a pair of beat up trainers. Going forward I want to bring CEO energy to life and dress like I mean business. That is why I am looking at adding to following items into my wardrobe going forward...

Tapered Trousers

I am not one for anything to wide or baggy, it just doesn't suit my body so to replace the daily jeans I would love a wardrobe filled with some quality tapered trousers. These would be absolutely perfect for dressing up or down and can easily be found in a variety of colours and even with a bit of a pattern to them. These would be a pretty big change daily to my jeans but would work so well going forward plus with material choices I can be elevated but comfortable.

Chinos

I absolutely love a good pair of chinos and have done for years now so I want to make sure I have plenty of these in my wardrobe going forward. These are a lot more casual but can also look good dressed up. These would definitely serve me well on days out though and I can already picture the sort of outfits I can build with them.

Linen Trousers

I can't stop looking at linen trousers whilst I am out and about, they are well and truly drawing me in for the warmer weather. I would love to add a few different colours into my wardrobe to cover all types of outfits I have in mind. Going forward I am hoping to be able to travel a lot more so these would be a great addition for a holiday wardrobe too.

Wide Leg Trousers

I know I said earlier I don't tend to go for anything wide leg however, there have been some trousers in the past which have been wide leg and actually suited me. The plan is to add a couple of wide leg pairs into my rotation just to mix things up a bit and help me with some more casual looks I have in mind. The type of trousers I have in mind for this are striped or printed ones.

Shorts

Gone are the days of living in sports shorts & jersey shorts and in comes the smarter shorts. The sort of shorts I am looking at going forward are chino & linen type as these just look so much smarter and again can be dressed up or down depending on the occassion. Granted some denim shorts will be staying to help me on those more casual days but I won't be wearing them daily like I have done previously.

Basic T-shirts

The graphic t-shirts are going at long last and I am opting for the basics going forward, no logo or minimal logos in a variety of colours to go with everything. Some might be a standard t-shirt where as others may be knitted just to offer a bit of a different option. There is no need for me to have absolutely loads of t-shirts like I currently do however, I want to make sure I am well covered for all occassions. 

Polo Shirts

I have always loved a good polo shirt however, I haven't always known how to style them. Going forward though I want to get some smarter more feminine looking ones that I can dress up and wear for work. These would be perfect for a smart casual office look with those tapered trousers I am wanting to pick up. 

Shirts

I absolutely love a good shirt and I am planning on investing in even more going forward to make them a bit of a work uniform. I want a wardrobe full of shirts to dress up and down, linen, patterned, plain you name it I want them all to make sure I have a shirt for every occassion. I don't just want long sleeved shirts though like I currently have, I want to add some short sleeved ones too.

1/4 Zip's

A nice pair of trousers, a plain t-shirt with a good quality 1/4 zip over the top sounds like a great idea in terms of work outfits. The plan is to save these 1/4 zip purchases until I have hit my goal weight as I would love to purchase the Ralph Lauren 1/4 zips so I need to make sure they will last to be able to justify spending the money on them. I want to keep these in simple colours to go with a whole host of items in my wardrobe & so that I can dress them up and down.

Blazers

To go with the smarter looks I have in mind I need something to throw on if the weather is not the best, especially as I work in a pretty cold office. I used to love dressing up simple outfits with a nice blazer and that is something I plan on doing once more. The aim is to pick up different colours and styles of blazers going forward including some linen ones as the weather starts to get better.

Short Trench Coat

All the jackets I own are sports style which aren't going to work for the style I am aiming for going forward so I think it is finally time to get the short trench coat I have had my eyes on for a while. For so long I have wanted one of these jackets however, I have always thought that it wouldn't suit me. Now is the time to cast the doubt and just give things a try.

Car Coat

Just like with the trench coat I have always wanted a car coat but have never been brave enough to give one a try. Again this changes now and I am going to finally buy those items and get out of the scruffy old clothing. This is really going to help elevate my outfits whilst also helping keep me warm I just need to find the perfect one for me.

Accessories to suit the outfits

Gone are the days of now adding accessories to my outfits or just throwing on a pair of glasses and thinking it is enough. Going forward my plan is to invest in some jewellery, hats, sunglasses and other bits so that I can add the relevant bits to my outfits and make them look so much more put together. I can't wait to grow the accessories and start adding them to my outfits.

Proper Socks

Now this is a bit of a unique one as people probably think socks are socks. Well I get lazy and tend to stick to the sports socks and tend to only buy sports socks. Going forward I need to change these ways and make sure I am wearing crew socks made out of good materials to go with the smarter trousers I am wearing. I also need to get some quality no show socks that will go well with my loafers and are actually no show.

Alongside clothing I need to make sure my footwear is going to help elevate my style, no beat up trainers every day going forward, instead I will be making sure the shoes go with the outfits and are kept clean & in good condition. So here is the footwear I am looking at adding into my rotation going forward...

Loafers

I am wanting to have plenty of loafers in my rotation going forward in different styles so that I have a pair to go with every outfit. A good mix of leather & suede alongside different silhouettes will tick all boxes for me and I can't wait to see what pairs I find that are actually comfortable too.

Boat Shoes

Boat shoes are a type of shoes I have always loved however, they have never really gone with any of the outfits I have previously worn. Going forward I want to get a pair of boat shoes that suit me and the outfits I am putting together but are also comfortable. I can't wait to hunt down the perfect pair of these. 

Smart Trainers

I think I am growing up and heading away from the 'hype' trainers now and opting for smarter ones. I don't need all the logos any more something smarter and more elevated is going to go so much better with the outfits I have in mind. My plan is to start off with some Vichy trainers and then maybe shop around for other pairs just to dress up or down an outfit.

City Shoes

I never really thought I would like City shoes however, I have absolutely fallen in love with the ones that Auerlain do. Granted these are expensive so I want to really consider the purchase before I make it and pick the right colourway. I think these could be much easier to style than I initially thought too so I wonder just how much wear I could get out of them. 

Driving Shoes

These were a last minute addition to this list but I think these could be great to wear in the summer with some shorts and a nice top. They are just something very different to what I am used to but will help outfits look great. They would be so much better than the Nike's I usually live in over summer.

Sandals

Don't ask me why but for as long as I can remember I have always wore trainers all year round but I know that I want to change things up and a nice pair of sandals would be ideal for the warm weather. The dream would be the chunky Hermes ones however, I need to be a bit more realistic so maybe a nice pair in a similar style will be being purchased in the future.

Which ever shoes I pick up I need to ensure I am looking after them going forward to make them last and get the most out of them. That is why I am looking at purchasing material protectors & shoe trees to help them last longer.

It isn't just going to be fashion that helps me elevate my style going forward, beauty wise things are going to help too and those are simple things like...

A Signature Hair Style

This doesn't have to be anything drastic just something that is neat and tidy. In the past I have run a brush through my hair and called that it but now I am taking time to make it look a lot nicer. Whether is is using the straighteners or styling products, I have a hair style I can manage at long last.

Good hygiene

This is an obvious one but something often overlooked. I have done the bare minimum and my body is paying for it so going forward it is body scrubs, the correct products and even tongue scrapers to help me achieve the hygiene standards I deserve. Even something as simple as rotating towels more often will massively help.

Skincare

My skin has been massively neglected but good clear skin will help elevate any look and I need to keep reminding myself of that. I won't be going overboard with products but a skincare routine on a morning & evening will help get the condition back on track and get me more confident in my skin.

Signature Fragrance

I am going to be finding my signature fragrance which should help tie all the above together and make me stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. Smelling good and looking good just goes hand in hand and I can't wait for all this to fall into place.

By purchasing the above items & putting in place routines I really should see a massive elevation in my style going forward and the CEO energy should really be brought to life through my choices. I am really hoping that by elevating my style going forward I gain a lot more confidence and feel much happier in my own body going forward. By dressing the part and with intention I should definitely feel elevated and like I am capable of levelling up my life. 

It is time to get cracking on with this wardrobe rebuild and see just how much I can elevate my style going forward.

See you soon,

Lucy