#100DaysOfHappiness

Hi All,

This post is a little bit different than what I usually write about (i.e fashion/beauty trends and products) but I think it is a really good idea and wanted to share it.
I first heard about it when I saw Irish model Pippa O'Conor Ormond post a picture on instagram with the hashtag #100DaysOfHappiness and saying she was "starting today".
I got curious so I began googling the term to see what it was all about. I think it is such a cute and positive idea.
 Basically, everyday for 100 days, you take a picture of one thing (Anything at all...big or small) throughout your day that made you smile or made you feel happy.
There is a website (100happydays.com) where you can register your details and you upload your pics every day but I think I will just do it myself. Each day you just post your one picture on instagram/facebook/twitter with the hashtag #100daysofhappiness and that's all there is to it!

There is no specific reason or outcome at the end of the 100 days, it is just a personal challenge to help you find and appreciate the smaller things in life that make you happy each day! :)

There may be things on certain days that you didn't get a chance to photograph so I thought it would be a nice idea to keep a little diary where I will write the thing that made me happy each day (and if I do manage to get a pic I will stick it into the diary too) so you will always have it to look back on as well.

This might not be some people's cup of tea, but I think anything big or small that can bring you a smile and a bit of positivity to each day is worth giving a go :)

Let me know if you've decided to do it and share your happy pics with me on Instagram by using the hashtag #sassiedoll100 as well as #100daysofhappiness.

You can also contact me at: sarah@sassiedoll.com

Lots of Love SassieDoll xXx

Just Do it!!! :)

Hi Dolls :)
So here it is...my brand new, very own website...
I was a bit nervous about creating this at first and I put a huge amount of time and effort into the whole process so I really hope you all like it :)
Although I am not a shy person and I am chatty and love meeting new people, anyone who knows me well will tell you I lack in confidence and self esteem (you may have noticed I haven't done very many posts about myself or featured many pictures of myself until recently). I used to put off creating my own blog at first (even though I new it would be something I would love doing) with the fear of it not being 'good enough' or not being viewed at all. The same with my designs, I LOVE designing, I could research, sketch and make things all day but they always seem to end up sitting there in my bedroom never to be seen because I never take it that next step further.
 I have always talked about some day having my own website where I can write blog posts and feature my work but I wasn't putting those words into action.
However 3 months ago I decided to put my fear and low self esteem aside and just go for it. So I set up SassieDoll. To my surprise, the facebook page grew to over 1,000 likes in the first 2 weeks and now 3 months on it has over 6,000 likes and all of my friends have been really encouraging and supportive. Three months is a very short space of time and I still have a long way to go... I definitely didn't think I would be setting up my own website 3 months later but my goal for the blog was always to share fashion related news, trends, advice, to hear others tips and shared passions and eventually...to share my own designs. So that's where the website began to develop. Although I am starting very small with a mini collection of accessories, I am excited that it's a start :) So you can now 'SHOP' on my new website for your very own 'SassieDoll' bracelets and hopefully much more in the near future.
SassieDoll is still only small and developing but at this moment in time it is something I am most passionate about and enjoy doing so much. So far, luckily, I have have great support and positive feedback, I think it's more the fear of negativity that holds you back. So I guess the moto of this rant it just to believe in yourself and do the thing that makes you most happy regardless of what that may be and what you fear other people may think. Because like I said, although 3 months is a short space of time and the following is still somewhat small, I am so happy I finally went for it and created SassieDoll because I now LOVE doing it and hope I will be able to continue doing it for the foreseeable future  :)

Gosh, that got a bit deep...so anyway, to lighten things up, take a browse through the new website where you can access my blog, gallery, contact info and the SassieDoll shop HERE!!!

Enjoy,

Love SassieDoll xXx

FASHION: New Shoooeeesss :)

Hiya,

How's everyone's weekend going? :) Last night was my Christmas work party so I decided to treat myself to a new outfit. Here are the shoes I picked up for the night...I wanted wedges in-case it was going to be a long night because they are comfy and easy to walk in. These ones were only €34.99 in NEW LOOK and were defo SO comfy. I lasted from about 8.30 until 3 in the morning in them and my feet were fine (Well, they were obviously getting a bit tired by the end of the night but not uncomfortable from the shoes). :) Definitely a great purchase and a Bargain!!!

Enjoy...

SassieDoll x