Did u get my vibes man?
if there’s one thing i love it’s hosting! especially dinner parties with a theme meaning holiday dinner parties are my fave. this year ive already scheduled one christmas dinner party and am hoping to plan another. here are some tips focused on hosting advice, food and dr
ink, entertainment and outfits! enjoy angels and happy holidays!!
organise early. there’s nothing worse than wanting to host but leaving it last minute so people can't come. plan your guest list and see what dates would work best for people!
think carefully about your guest list. it’s always a good idea to either invite people who all know each other or a mix of people some who know each other and some who don’t - the last thing you want is two or three guests sitting alone!
invite for the vibe you want. the dinner im hosting is small and intimate, i don’t want it to feel frantic or overly busy so ive kept my guest list reflecting that!
make a pinterest board.
find cute diys to make. things like table decorations, guests charts etc!
set the mood! light some candles, put on some music and make sure the space is clean and organised.
create a playlist - specially for the event!
make invites to send out. this is so cute and fun! digital invites are so easy to do and so adorable as are physical ones.
plan a time you want guests to arrive by at the earliest and at the latest. e.g earliest is six so latest is seven! that way you know when would be good to serve food or start activities.
plan your menu in advance - make sure you know all your guests dietary requirements!
keep it simple with snacks. shop brought cheeses, crackers, spreads and any other kinds of elegant snacks are always delicious and so easy to make look cute on a platter. plus they save you time!
create a cocktail or mocktail for the evening!
make your dessert ahead when possible. mousses, tiramisu, cakes and anything like that are always so perfect and crowd pleasers and can be easily made ahead.
make cute menu sheets. these are so fun and pretty to look at!!
it’s better to keep your menu simple and delicious than overly complex and risk messing it up.
plan your food around a theme! for example all japanese cuisine or love themed food for valentines day.
pick some board/card games to play all together.
plan activities based around the weather. if its really cold or rainy a cute movie night might be better! whereas if its warm or sunny an outdoor dance space or sports game may be more enjoyable.
plan for a range of activities - people arent always going to be up for everything!
suggest guests bring activities. people love feeling involved and this way you can ensure an activity will be popular and fun for everyone.
look on pinterest/tiktok/instagram for suggestions. for example, hosting a powerpoint night is so so enjoyable and funny.
set the night around a themed activity - such as a murder mystery dinner party or a costume dinner party!
bring a digital camera - such a cute way of capturing the night and you can make a scrapbook or photobook afterwards.
find a craft! at the dinner party im hosting around christmas we will be decorating gingerbread houses but there are so many other ideas such as painting, candle making, journaling or decorating items.
find a cute makeup look on pinterest to fit your theme! i love a glittery fairy inspired look for christmas parties.
make sure you have an apron or that your outfit wont show any potential mess - remember you may be in and out of the kitchen!
wear something that makes you feel pretty and confident.
find an elegant way of styling your hair - a simple updo or pretty braid can make you look ready for a more dressy occasion.
commit fully to your theme/evening vibes. as the host its so important to make sure all of your guests feel like they can dress up or try something different and feel comfortable!
accessories like bows, hairclips, rings, bracelets, necklaces, hair scarfs or pretty hairties and cute shoes can really make an outfit stand out.
either have a layer on you or a layer you can easily take on and off in case the temperature changes.
make sure you plan time for a shower or bath and are able to do your fully selfcare routine! it will help you feel at peace and less stressed for the dinner ahead.
thank you for reading angels - let me know if any of you are hosting a dinner party or any tips you have!! i love this time of year and its such a great opportunity to see friends and families. remember a dinner party can be as big or small as you like, in fact you could have a dinner party just for yourself in order to treat you! whatever you get up to im sure youll be the most wonderful of hosts.
love, m.
Self-care is an act of self-love 🤍
How to feel more feminine 🎀🩰🫶🏼
For the longest time I’ve been trying to find ways to feel and look more feminine and I’ve found some things that really helped me achieve this so here are my tips. I want to remind y’all that you DO NOT have to be feminine. This is what I personally want to give off but please never feel pressured to be more feminine this is for anyone of any gender and sexuality to feel more feminine ONLY if that is what they want. I love u and u are beautiful regardless.
Doing my nails
Going to bed in cute clothes
Keeping my room clean
Candles
Wearing one necklace at a time instead of a bunch at once
New makeup look to make my eyes pop
Thinning my eyebrows
This does not apply to everyone but I found that hoop earrings (specifically big ones) don’t match me and made me look less feminine for some reason
Lip combos
I have big brown eyes and I had blonde and light shades of brown hair for a while which made my eyes less noticeable, going back to dark brown made my eyes pop SO much more again
Sweet perfumes
Lip gloss or a lipstick with some shimmer is something else
Lotion (even though I barely put on lotion)
Buying more bags and carrying one with me always
Looking at least somewhat put together regardless of where I’m going
Looking cute at home
I always say this for everything but jewelry especially gold or a mix of silver and gold (if u do it right)
Long boots make me feel like the baddest baddie ever
So random but keeping a cute makeup bag in my bags make me feel so girl 🩰
That’s it for now babes
Feel free to message me with things you need tips on and I’ll make posts abt it if I can I love making these posts so much
Love u 🫶🏼
Xo, Ary 💋
be that girl, you have no other choice.
hey angels! whether you’re going out with friends, going to school/uni or just looking for some tips on what to keep in your every day bag, this is the list for you. i adore being that one girl who has everything in her bag - helping my friends and loved ones makes me feel really special and positive. plus i know that regardless of what’s going on or happening to me ill have it in my bag! enjoy and i hope you find this helpful.
lip balm
spf
perfume or body spray
hydration spray
lotion
hand cream
nail polish
small essential makeup kit (e.g lipstick, blush, concealer)
setting spray
deodorant
hairspray
makeup wipes/cleanser
compact mirror
hairbrush
eyedrops
painkillers/paracetamol
tampons, pads, period cup etc
tissues
cough sweets
plasters
aloe vera or burn cream
hand sanitiser
wet wipes
gum and mints
extra underwear
snacks - especially if you have low blood sugar or iron!
floss/tooth picks
any medication you take throughout the day/may need
face mask
a book
headphones
pack of cards
journal
a magazine
digital camera
wireless phone charger
charging cable
id
student id (discounts in shops etc)
travel cards/passes
wallet
change
house keys
water/some kind of drink
extra layer or room to remove extra layer
claw clip, hair ties
stain remover wipes
pen and small notepad
coin pouch
mini umbrella
sunglasses
nail file and scissors
tea bags
hair pins
mini fan
crystals/lucky charms
thank you for reading angels! if youd be interested in a more school/uni focused what to keep in your bag feel free to let me know!
love, m.
Checklist for going into 2025
Before stepping into the new year, there are things we should reflect on and do in order to have a fresh start for the new year.
Set your goals and then set miniature gaols for each to make sure you will achieve them
Journal or diary for the new year
Make sure your space is clean, change your bedsheets and dust your room
Write down your achievements and what else you plan on doing
Make a vision board! Do it on Pinterest if you don’t want to print it out
Create affirmations
Clean out your phone
Think those thoughts that were always pushed into the back of your head
Create an alter ego and achieve to be like them
Figure yourself out
Try out a new style of clothing or makeup!
Figure out what your leaving behind in 2024 and what your bringing into 2025
TIDY UP YOUR SPACE!
open up your curtains
wipe / dust off surfaces + shelves
clean mirrors and windows
wash sheets, clean out underneath bed
vacuum / mop floors
do your laundry, fold any you have out now
if you have a whiteboard, clean it
organize your closet, donate clothes you no longer want, throw out tarnished ones
organize self care stuff + cosmetics, clean makeup brushes, throw out anything expired
EVERYTHING SHOWER
oil hair and apply hair mask (pre-shower)
exfoliate
apply shave oil/cream, shave legs, underarms, etc.
soap up
wash hair
wash face
anything else you'd usually do
ps: you can swap for a relaxing bubble bath 🎀
OUT OF SHOWER CARE
apply glycolic toner to areas you shave (do NOT apply to facial or bikini area)
moisturize
apply body oil/perfume
dry hair (you can blow dry, heat absorbs oil)
brush your teeth, floss, use mouth wash or oil pulling mouth rinse
do your skin care
wear a cute face mask + under eye patches if wanted
RELAXATION STATION
light some relaxing scented candles/incense if you have
put on some pajamas (i personally prefer nightgowns and silk matching sets)
the time is now yours! you can do whatever feels right, but some things i like to do include: making myself a small snack and putting a movie/show on, journaling my thoughts and feelings, playing video games, or reading a good book
DIGI CLEANSE
if you're gonna be on your phone, might as well get something done!
clean out your camera roll
go through your apps, delete anything taking up space or not benefiting you
for social media, go through your followings, unfollow anyone who makes you sad / uncomfortable
organize playlists, pinterest boards, tumblr blogs, insta stories, etc.
if you're in the mood for re-decorating, you can fix up your layout / homepage or revamp your social media accounts
DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
You can choose whatever time you’d like to say positive and affirmative statements to yourself. When saying affirmations, use the first person and present tense. E.g I am healthy, I take care of myself, and I am strong academically.
Affirmations are so helpful because our brains struggle to tell the difference between imagination and reality. So, when we visualise ourselves doing something that's not actually happening, it stimulates the brain areas as if we were actually experiencing it.
So, repetitive affirmations will encourage your brain to treat it as fact. While this only works to an extent, it does help with self-sabotaging thought actions and thought patterns.
EATING MINDFULLY
Eating mindfully is the practice of when consuming anything, you put your full focus on that meal. There are no devices that may distract you, you’re eating slowly and paying close attention to how different meals make your body feel.
To eat mindfully, focus on the time it takes for you to finish your food. Is it enough time for your body to give signals about your meal? To chew thoroughly? Another thing is to turn off and eliminate any distractions. Such as being on any devices or multitasking.
Eating too quickly means that your body may not have enough time to tell you that it's full. When you eat mindfully, it's easier for your body to register when it's full. Furthermore, it's easier to distinguish between true hunger and non-hunger triggers for eating.
CREATIVE OUTLETS
For a lot of us, 2024 was a stressful year. We’re constantly hustling and not letting ourselves process what's happening in and around us. Having a creative outlet helps us to release and detach from those emotions. It allows us to experience that feeling, but leave it all behind in the end.
Some examples are painting, clay artwork, creative writing, designing, sewing, crocheting and music. There’s a lot more you could do, but ultimately you have to do what's best for yourself.
LEARNING SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY
At least one thing each day: aim to learn something completely new to you. Other than the fact that you are learning something new, it allows for your curiosity to grow and expand outside of your typical education institution. With curiosity, comes with the skill of being able to explore complications and come up with solutions.
There are many ways you can learn, but I think the best way is by coming up with your questions in an area you’re unfamiliar with and then looking for an answer to your question.
My favourite way has to be watching video essays. Doesn’t always have to be social commentary, but anything that seems interesting enough for me.
COMPLIEMENT-A-DAY
I love receiving compliments from strangers. It leaves the widest smile on my face and I swear I feel so much lighter like I’m floating around. However, I never think to give a compliment to someone else who I don’t know. So, whenever you see the cutest outfit or the perfect lip combo, make sure to say it!
For those who may be shy in those kinds of interactions, practice saying it in your head. You don’t have to say it out loud to them, but thinking positively of other people will reflect on how you think about yourself.
That is it for this post, thank you for reading until the end ♥︎ Until next time, take care of yourself ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི₊ ⊹
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beauty
hair gloss/hair oil
lanolips
fino hair mask
cosrx serum
rhode lip tint
- RECOMMENDED SHADES:
raspberry jelly
ribbon
cinnamon roll
philosophy 3-in-1
- RECOMMENDED SCENTS:
fresh cream
raspberry sorbet
pink frosted animal cracker
blush
gisou lip oil
rhode glazing milk
foundation
gel nail polishes/nail sets
victoria’s secret lip gloss
- RECOMMENDED FLAVORS:
candy baby
sugar high
strawberry fizz
kiwi blush
juicy melon
perfume/body care set
makeup brushes
gua sha/jade roller
cute skincare from the crème shop
false lashes/lash extensions
led face mask
electric toothbrush
under eye masks
laser hair removal/wax kit
heatless curl kit
pimple patches
body lotion
- RECOMMENDED SCENTS:
warm and cozy by victoria’s secret
the righteous butter by soap and glory
heavenly dream angel by victoria’s secret
body scrub
- RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
tree hut
victoria’s secret
bath and body works
fashion & clothing
cute pj set
workout sets
fuzzy socks
mary janes
uggs/fuzzy slippers
knee-high/thigh-high socks
basic tees/tanks/sweatshirts
health
cute water bottle
walking pad
resistance bands
eye mask for sleep
foam roller
liquid iv
light therapy lamp
hot water bottle/heating pad
hand sanitizer
yoga mat
wrist/ankle weights
miscellaneous
cute coloring book
books
palm stone
noise cancelling headphones
sofia coppola archive
throw blanket
chocolate
kindle
airpod case
phone case
speaker
candles
claw clips
perfume/body mist
- RECOMMENDED SCENTS:
warm and cozy by victoria’s secret
champagne toast by bath and body works
cupcake by body fantasies
autumn drive by bath and body works
champagne apple and honey by bath and body works