Cousin's Graduation Day and What I wore

I, myself have never gone to Uni and the real reason behind that is I always saw Uni as a place to get away from home and get smashed. Yes, not in all cases but the majority of the time this is the case for students these days and I am not judging because we only live once and should enjoy life and make the choices for ourselves best. In my option for myself, I could still go out and get smashed if I wanted to without going to Uni. 

I also didn't see myself going to Uni as I didn't have a specific subject I wanted to study and I guess that was another big part of the reason why I didn't go to Uni. I didn't want to waste my 3 years of learning on a subject which I wasn't so keen on and didn't see myself getting a carer in that sector. I guess it is a great opportunity for those who actually know what they want to do in life, otherwise, I personally wouldn't want to be in debt for something I wasn't going to enjoy and then just find a standard job like many of the graduates, not related to my studies. 

Some students that study such a course like; Law will most definitely get their dream carer in the job sector they want with the good grades and hard work but then again everyone's path is different in life and some are luckier and may even get further than those going to Uni. They say that '' it's not what you know but who you know'' or how much you really want it in life and what you give out of yourself. I haven't necessarily myself got the biggest circle of friends to help me get future and not being to Uni, yet that doesn't stop me from trying my best and working on myself to be better despite where I am at now knowing that it is not something I want to settle for. 

After all, this post isn't about me and my views on Uni. It is about the big day for my cousin's graduating on 20th June this month with a degree in Sociology. This was the first time I attended a graduation and didn't really know what the ceremony would be like. Sadly on the day, my dad couldn't be with us due to him passing away last month on the 23rd. Despite that, he was with us in our hearts on this day. 

All my cousin's family came and the three of us girls and also her boyfriend to support her on her big day. During the ceremony, we watched all the students from her course and a few other, get called out and walk down and shake the president's hand of the Kingston Uni as we sat in a theatre to watch it all take place.

 Family walking up to take our seats as mum takes the picture.

Walking upstairs in the theatre to my seat.

Me, My Mum, My Sister, Auntie (Cousin's Mum) and Uncle (Cousin's Dad)

waiting to watch the graduation ceremony. 

Just a quick picture of me and my gorgourse mama together.

Once we sat down for a short while the graduation ceremony began and many different graduation students announced before Our cousin took her place to walk down and shake the Uni's president. They tried very hard during the time not to pronounce her surname wrong, however with big struggle can't pronounce the sure name at all but that didn't stop our cousin getting embarrassed taking her place to walk down as she already know that was going to happen with so all the lectures and friends at Uni also unable to pronounce her surname.

After the graduation ceremony was over the whole family went over the hall on the other side, for some champagne, orange juice and take some more photos. 

What I wore: Baby Pink Chain Quilted Bag - Ebay, Blue Floral Scuba Bandeau Palm Print Midi Dress - MissGuided, Nude Point Small Heels - Ebay. 

Once all that took place, we head over to finish off the celebrates with some food and drinks at TGI Friday's in Kingston At TGI Friday's they gave the graduate student a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival. We all got ourselves a drink to celebrate with her before all ur chosen food from the menu arrived. 

To summaries it was a nice family day that we don't often go out as such a big family and I'm sure it will be a day our cousin will never forget. Well of course the nice food needs to appropriated and a big thank you to my auntie who took us all out for the meal to celebrate afterwards.  Is there anyone who just graduated not long ago or graduating soon? I'd love to hear how your graduation went and if you did anything afterwards.

Style File: Boohoo Top 15 Polka Dot must haves

It's official that this season Polka Dot has become the most talked about and seen trend by many women. Its mixture of black and white print (being that big or small dots) on different styles scream a sense of ''wow'' and style when worn.

Many celebrates have worn the Polka Dot print themselves like:

Kylie Jenner seen in a Polka Dot Shirt Dress - 

Ashley Olsen has been seen weaning this Black Long-Line Polka Dot Dress - 

 Beyonce out wearing a Vintage Polka Dot Skirt  -

Holly Willoughby wearing this Black Long-line Polka Dot  - 

Caroline Flack's selfie wearing this Sleeveless White Polka Dot Frill Dress -

Not only have these celebrates and many more celebrates been seen in Polka Dot Print but also girls on Instagram like Alexsimpson_x seen worn in her pictures on her page:

Here are some of the Top 10 Boohoo trendiest Polka Dot Pieces to inspire you and your look for this season:

 1. Polka Dot Wrap Cullotte Jumpsuit - £26 -
Available in White and Black Small and Big Polka Dots:

And also Black with White Big and Small Dots:

2. Tonal Polka Dot Frill Strap Detail Shift Dress - £18 - 

Available in Black:

And also comes in Taupe:

3.  Polka Dot Mixed Bow Sliders - £12 -

4. Polka Dot Waist Belt Swimsuit - £20 -

5. Boutique Polka Dot Ruffle Midi Dress - £20 -
Available in Sage:

And also comes in the colour Ivory:

6. Polka Dot Ruffle Hem Shorts - £10 -

7. Polka Dot Ruffle Hem Midi Dress - £20 -

Available in Nude with white Dots:

And also comes in White with Black Polka Dots:

8. Spot & Strap Wrap Tie Mini Skirt - £14 -

9. Spot Print Ruffle Crop Cami - £12 - 

Available in black: 

Also comes in White: 

10. Polka Dot Contrast Print Jumpsuit - 

11. Denim Polka Dot Skirt - £20 - 

Available in Grey: 

And also available in Khaki: 

Another alternative colour Yellow available: 

12. Polka Dot Stripe Wide Leg Woven Culottes - £18 - 

Also comes in Black:

13. Eva Spot Woven Ruffle Front Top - £16 - 

14. Asymmetric Ruffle Mixed Polka Dot Shift Dress -  

15. Polka Dot Denim Pinafore Dress - £25 - 

16. Polka Dot Tie Front Playsuit - £25 - 

Available in black:

Also available in Mustard:

Hope these Boohoo Polka Dot pieces have given you more insight on some stylish bargain trends you might like to buy and wear for yourself.

Does size matter?

Nothing quite more annoying then shopping at H&M and noticing your normal size don't fit you. This may matter to some of you girls, but to me this is not much of a problem as I usually have to pick up more than one size and pick out of the item which fits me the best. Usually it would be a size 6 or 8 but sometimes I have to get a size 10 depending on the style of clothing.

Girls I wouldn't be so worried about this because not all pieces of clothing are true to fit always. I say this from my experience. I also think it is important to love your body no matter the size and embrace it because, what looks more sexier to a guy than a girl, who feels comfortable and confident in her own body. I am not saying we all don't have flues that we hate about ourselves. I have several flues I dislike about myself like my stretch marks all over my leg and thighs, slight flab on my belly and scares. I am sure that many of you can relate to this and I have learnt over the past to slowly be able to love my body and I must admit I am still on the track to excepting my flues day by day.

Going back to the H&M sizing matter, I spoke to a customer who shops at H&M regularly, and she said ''I feel disgusted and made to feel fatter than I am. I bought a size 12 dress without trying it on and when I got home, tried it on and it didn't fit. I feel in love with this dress and really wanted it. I therefore got a size up,14 and that still didn't fit. As disappointed as I was, I somehow thought to myself why not try one more size up and with big surprise it fit. I have never in my life wore a size 16. I got home and compared the size 16 to my size 12 clothes and the size 16 dress in H&M was exactly as my size 12 dresses.''


H&M Example of the wrong sizing:

This top is an Size 10 and EU 36, according to the label. But it's commonly accepted that EU 36 actually represents a Size 8.

 

I have noticed the wrong sizing myself from being someone who shops a lot at different stores and if any of you ever wondered why you have to go up a size in H&M, it is because the chain does not conform to the standard UK Size conversion to European conversion Sizes which if you ask me is appalling  and disgraceful when having a huge market within the UK.

 

What a disgrace this is to H&M, making girls feel uncomfortable in their own and unhappy. I personally don't see that size does matter as stated above in the post but I can truly understand why some girls would say that size does matter, especially if they never experienced nothing like this when buying a piece of clothing. It can make change some girls self-esteem and how they feel within

their body.

I know for a fact that a lot of you girls, will have your own views and options regarding this whole thing of does size matter and maybe you have had a similar experience with H&M or even another clothing store/ brand. I would love to hear about it in the comments bellow.