At the beginning of January 2019, my partner and I set off to the airport on our first day to a continent neither of us had ever visited before - Asia. It took us a total of 26 hours to get there, and once we arrived, our first venture was in Bangkok, Thailand. This city …
How to Come Up with Present Ideas
If you're not so prepared for it, shopping for presents can be a chore. But with the gift of having friends and family, comes the rewarding result of gift-giving. Whether it's for a birthday, Christmas or another event in the year, it's just one of the best ways to show people what you mean to …
How to Make More Cash
Most of us have probably spent a lot less money than normal in the last 6 months, for some pretty obvious reasons at the moment. Most retailers have started to open back up again, with many distancing restrictions in place. The catering industry has also brought back a limited service, with many places preferring reservations …
What to Look For in Your Autumn/Winter Coats
Although a lot of retailers are delaying the release of their warmer pieces and collections, I think that it's safe to say that now is about the right time to start thinking about coats in the Northern Hemisphere. I've recently begun to feel the chill as soon as I step outside for work on early …
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Things I’m Looking Forward to This Winter
I know that the year 2020 hasn't been anyone's favorite year, which we can totally agree on. With the fullness of our lives limited and put on hold, I think we want something to look forward to before this year ends. I've been thinking about the things that I'm pretty excited for now that it's …
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About Me
Hello and welcome to the Petite Girl's Guide to... well just about anything in life really! I like to talk about anything, from fashion, beauty and wardrobe ideas, to lifestyle tips and advice, all from things that I've learnt about myself. I don't ever claim to be an expert, but I hope I can impart …
Why You Should Practice Gratitude
Physical health is just one of two things you should be focusing on when looking after yourself. It's important to maintain your well being and to keep you fit enough for basic everyday activities. Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com But looking after your mental health and your emotional well being is just as important. It …
Why Bravery Is Key as a Woman
When I talk about the definition of bravery, what do I mean? Yes, some physical tasks like climbing heights and facing spiders might be considered brave (which I'm not great with!), but I think bravery comes in many forms. Brave to Choose Your Appearance It's still a funny world, where women's appearance still get called …
What To Do When Your Worries Stress You Out
As the natural roller coaster ride that is life normally goes, there are ups and downs. It doesn't matter what you try to avoid it, things will keep coming your way. But don't worry, everything is going to be okay, because we all experience it, no matter who or where you are in the world. …
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How to Care for Cashmere
This gorgeously soft and luscious fabric has a reputation for being one of those expensive materials that is hard to care for. Though people love the thought of owning cashmere, they avoid it for fear of the costs of dry cleaning and caring for it. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com This preconception isn't necessarily …