5 confidence tips for wearing shorts

My legs have always been a massive issue for me, so wearing shorts has always been a no-go area until this summer. And although I can still feel a bit awkward in them, these tips really help. 

1: Make sure your legs are prepped 

If I know I'm wearing shorts I always make sure my legs look as good as possible. I tend to do hair removal and exfoliate the day before and moisturise on the day. 

2: Badass shoes

I always feel like wearing interesting shoes take the attention away from my legs 

3: Cover up until you feel confident

When I first got my shorts I wore them with fishnets or stockings for the first few weeks until I felt confident 

4: pick the right pair

Picking shorts that are right for your body is really important. These are from topshop and I made sure to get them really oversized for the fit and length I wanted. 

5: Wear them alone first

I had more than a few practice try-ons of these, trying on tops and shoes that looked best, and making sure I was okay with them from every angle. 

Let me know if this was useful and what your confidence tips are! 

5 ways to celebrate the summer solstice

This summer solstice is a pretty important one as there is also a full moon so it would be a waste not to celebrate it, but it can be overwhelming knowing what to do so I've put together a list of simple and easy ideas below.

1:  Create an altar. you could use candles, oranges bright flowers and also add some crystals if you have them to charge them full of energy.

2: Collect tools and potion materials, it is said that herbs collected on the solstice are more powerful than those that are not, and traditionally the solstice is a day to gather herbs for the winter, you could also gather rain water and other 

3: Light a fire, whether you have a big bonfire or simply light some candles, fire is an excellent method of cleansing and you could also write down some wishes to burn or add herbs to the flames

4: Remove negative energy from your home, being at home on the solstice isn't a bad thing and you could either cleanse by burning dried herbs around your home or cleanse with wet herbs by bundling sage and lavender together, dipping the tips in water (or rain water) and sprinkle about your home. 

5: Leave gifts and offerings, this year I will be leaving gifts for the faeries but you could make an offering to any deity or spirit you like.