Back at it again!

Guess who decided to come back to the blogging world? Only the most irrelevant person on this planet: me! Just kidding, but yes. I have decided that, after over a year of having said adieu to blogging, it was time to unleash a new me: more creative but equally as witty as before.

A fresh start requires a new name and logo.

And since I’m known for my brutally honest opinions, and how this blog will be more ‘me’ than it was as From Claire’s POV, I’ve decided to become…

It has quite a nice ring to it, if I must say so myself.

Why the rose in the logo?

The only way I can summarise it in a nutshell and without beating around the bush is through this quote:

“TRUTH IS LIKE A ROSE; YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT WITH ALL OF ITS THORNS.”

Matshona Dhliwayo

So what’s different from my previous blog?

* If you’ve followed me since the heydays of From Claire’s POV, then you may notice that some posts have been removed, because I genuinely felt like they’re not me anymore. I’ve left some of my best and most popular ones – so advice bits, personal letters, mental health posts, and my favourite series Fact VS Fiction and Dim the Spotlight, both which I’m already working on as you’re reading this.

* There will be no fixed schedule as with before, but this time they will be less frequent because I’ll be putting more time into each post and trying to include my own photography because… FINALLY… I have a proper camera and setup to take nice photos.

* Following up on the previous statement, since I made s setup in my pint-sized room to take photos, I’d like to include more fashion content and lookbooks. This said, I’m by no means turning into an ‘influencer’, model or pretending to know two cents about the fashion world. It’s just something fun that I’d love to experiment in, and already started taking some test shots and have plenty more planned, so stay tuned!

* I will also be including more personal posts as a lot has happened since I last posted, and I’d like to share that with all of you, so I hope you stick around for that.

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It honestly feels so good to be back to doing this every once in a while. I hope you’ll enjoy this fresh image of mine that will represent more of who I am rather than who I want people to think I am.

UNBOXING: Cruelty-Free Malta Sub Kit Summer 2019

Greeting beauties and welcome back to my blog! As you can tell by the title, I will be unboxing and reviewing products found in the Cruelty-Free Malta Subscription Kit for Summer 2019. Let me know which product was your favourite in the comment!

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. I bought the product myself and any opinions shared are my own.

Without further ado… Let’s get unboxing!

Malta Fashion Week 2019: Best Dressed

Greetings beauties! As you can tell from the title, I will be taking a look at my favourite looks from this year’s Malta Fashion Week and Malta Fashion Awards. As usual, these are my honest opinions and doesn’t mean that anyone not mentioned didn’t have a great outfit because, to be honest with you, I loved them ALL. Many wore local designers and that alone really made it tough for me to pinpoint a few outfits.

Also, make sure you follow these amazing local bloggers/influencers because their influence on me is significant. They keep me going ❤

Click here to read about last year’s Malta Fashion Week

Dim the Spotlight on… Diana, Princess of Wales [#13]

THIS IS A NEW SERIES WHICH CONSISTS OF ME LOOKING BACK AT ARTISTS WE LOVE AND HAVE INFLUENCED US THAT ARE UNFORTUNATELY NO LONGER ALIVE. THESE ARE PUBLIC FIGURES THAT WERE VERY OPEN/KNOWN FOR THEIR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, BOTH RUMOURED AND DIAGNOSED.

DISCLAIMER: THESE POSTS HAVE MENTIONS OF SUICIDE, DEATH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, EATING DISORDERS AND/OR RAPE THROUGHOUT, SO VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Met Gala 2019

First Monday of May is always the most stellar night of the year in the fashion world. The Met Gala, otherwise known to us average Janes and Joes as the most fashionable night of the year, did not disappoint. The exhibition this year was called “Camp”.

Since I’m no expert, I will just gush and praise my favourite outfits from last night. And there were plenty of them, just so you know. The list below is just my personal opinion, remember we don’t all have to like all the same things so be nice! 🙂

Click here to read about last year’s looks!

REVIEW: ‘Betrayal’

As you may have read in my London post, I had the opportunity to go see the play Betrayal which featured Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Cox and Zawe Ashton. In this post, I shall be reviewing the play, pointing out both its highs and lows. As with any review, this opinion is my own and I don’t mean to offend the creators of the play or the actors portraying the characters.

My Experience Working in Retail

Welcome back to my blog, beauties! Hope you’re currently doing well as you’re sitting reading this (which, btw, thanks!). In this post, I shall be doing a quick run-through of my experience working in retail, in the role of sales representative, formerly known as a sales assistant.

This run-through is not only my personal experience but also the research I have conducted. Not everything is as said, because not all companies have the same requirements and roles. I tried combining everything into a nutshell for your benefit.

Five Days in London

Welcome back to my blog, beauties! I missed you all soo much! As I said in this post, I will be stepping back a bit from blogging to live a better life outside of my room. I had a blog post planned, but since I spent five days in London, I thought I would share how I spent these days, and boy were some of these days eventful!

How To: Photography (Phone)

Yet another new series for my blog. This time it’s a ‘How to’/tips/hacks sort of thing! Expect tips related to writing, health, beauty, fitness… everything you can think of! If you want tips and/or hacks on a topic, in particular, let me know in the comments below! Just a small disclaimer, these tips are based on both my research and personal experience. If you disagree with any of these, you can add and remove your own choices 🙂

So take out your notepads, put the kettle on and get writing!