My Two Weeks as an Intern

You're probably not wondering where I have been because you may be new to my blog, but for those who have a read every now and then welcome back and for those that don't welcome! I have had a little vacation from blogging (not by choice) but mainly due to the endless hours I have spent studying for school- which only begun today. 

As you may or may not know, I recently did an internship at a magazine in Melbourne which was such a great experience and taught me so much about what I want to do in the future! Even though it has been a week (just about) since I finished, I thought I would tell you five things I loved about being an intern!

1. I loved the fact that I was able to travel into the city every day and experience the rich culture Melbourne has to offer. Even when I caught the train and walked that long way from the station to my work, I loved seeing things I hadn't seen before such as little trendy alleyways, cute cafes and not to mention the beautiful shops!
2. I enjoyed meeting new people that all had different things to offer- from stories about travelling, to university experiences; I learnt a lot through meeting others.
3. Being able to see how a magazine actually works was something that really interested me. Prior to the internship I don't think I realised how much work is done behind the scenes such as accounts, advertisement and all of the little things that we sometimes take for granted when we purchase magazines. I loved being able to watch the designers put the words onto creative pages which would soon become the next edition!
4. One of my colleagues told me that by doing an internship, it is probably more educational and you would probably learn more about working in print than at university and I realised that it was true. Just by being there for two weeks, I learnt so much about the different offices and what they were responsible for, the little jobs that make up the magazine and plenty more which I would have never known.
5. Last but not least my favourite part of being an intern at a magazine (very Carrie Diaries right?) was being able to have seven articles published with my name. I never expected I would have the privilege to write for a magazine other than the ones we have at school where you volunteer to write, but to publish something in the real world, for me that was amazing and I will always be grateful for the opportunity I had!

Online editions are available at www.theweeklyreview.com.au

Also have a look at my article on Australian snowboarder Hannah Trigger at www.peninsula weekly.com.au 

I know this sounds corny, but I believe that whatever career path you're interested in; science, medicine, the arts, graphic design- you name it, I think it's worthwhile to just have a go and put yourself out there! 

Apply for internships, for workshops, attend exhibitions- just go crazy and immerse yourself in such things. Not only is it important for getting your name out there and making good impressions, but I also think for me, it was the idea of seeing if I actually would want to pursue journalism after completing my internship which now I know I definitely want to.

So don't be afraid and just reach for the sky because you have the world at your feet!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

A Quick Update

I thought I'd share with you guys my latest article I wrote today for The Peninsula Weekly about Australian snowboarder Hannah Trigger. Have a look at it by clicking on the link below.

http://www.peninsulaweekly.com.au/story/1794834/winter-olympics-peninsula-s-hannah-trigger-off-to-sochi/

Let me know what you think about Trigger's story!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Guess Who's Now a Published Writer?

Hey there! As you may or may not know, for the past week and a bit I have been working as an intern at a magazine company in Melbourne. So far it has been absolutely amazing and I have loved every single minute and opportunity I have had! Since I have been super lucky to have a few of my articles published in print and online, I have made this post to share with you my pieces and I hope you'll enjoy them!

My first article is a What's On column in The Weekly Review January 22 edition which, as the name of the column suggests, informs people of events going on in their local community and was compiled by both myself and Bianca who I am helping out over my time as an intern. So grab any January 22 print edition of The Weekly Review from the following areas; Ivanhoe & Valley, Melbourne Times, Bayside & Port Phillip, Stonnington & Boroondara and Eastern, flick to page 3 which will continue to page five and you will see my name! 

You can also view the online editions of those magazines by clicking on the link below and once again you'll see both myself and Bianca's articles compiled from pages three to five! 

www.theweeklyreview.com.au/issue/1-stonnington-and-amp-boroondara/?uid=747

The Weekly Review- January 22 Edition 

Look out for my What's On column shared and compiled with my coworker Biance

Online articles I have written can be accessed by clicking on the links below:


http://www.theweeklyreviewmelbournetimes.com.au/story/1794428/so-tiny-world-s-smallest-art-collection/

http://www.theweeklyreviewmelbournetimes.com.au/story/1794422/st-jerome-s-laneway-festival-a-hot-ticket/

http://www.theweeklyreviewmelbournetimes.com.au/story/1794425/family-fun-at-melbourne-zoo-twilights/

So let me know what you think of my articles by leaving a comment below!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Save the Birkins!

To those unfamiliar with the Hermēs Birkin bag, it is a designer handbag distinguished by its exclusiveness and expensive price tag. The Birkin is a symbol of wealth, a luxury item that can cost anywhere between $7500 and $150 000 (well that's what the Internet tells me anyway)! Now you may be asking why I have chosen to write about the Birkin, and here's the answer.

I have found myself feeling shocked and appalled by the recent way celebrities are treating these luxurious items. First Kanye West bought Kim a generous sized Birkin with a custom hand-painted portrait by world renown artist George Condo, and now Kelly Osbourne shared on Instagram her Hermēs filled with pointless fabric stickers. Now I respect both these iconic women and their achievements, but in this case I fail to understand their choices. 

As romantic as Kanye's present to Kim was, the artwork completely ruins the beauty of the Birkin, I know if I had such a lavish item I wouldn't even let Picasso paint on it! Then there's Kelly. Now why would you have such horrid stickers on such a beautiful bag? I feel that these glamorous bags are in desperate need of a new home and a new owner, and I'm willing to help out there. Don't you think a Birkin would suit me?

Kelly Osbourne's beloved Birkin above- sourced from Kelly's Instagram

Kim's hand- painted Birkin above- sourced from www.hollywoodreporter.com

Blank Birkin or decorated; let me know what you think!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

You

Good evening everyone! I hope for the viewers of this blog from Melbourne and most other parts of Australia, that you are all surviving the extreme heat wave. It has been around 42 degrees Celsius here in Melbourne and the fact that my air conditioning has chosen to be lazy and not function today is not particularly good and means that I definitely won't be having a great night's sleep tonight. Let's forget about that though. I thought I'd share with you that this week I began working as an intern at a magazine in Melbourne which  so far has been very interesting. I'm enjoying every moment and have been learning a lot about the stages and processes involved with producing a magazine in my time there so far. I can assure you that at the end of the internship, I will make a post about my experience of being an intern, my favourite moments and other details about the job. But now I'd like to talk about the real reason I'm blogging in my scorching lounge room which makes me feel as though I'm in an oven. 

Moving on, I'm not sure if many of you know this, but the blogger website that I use for Frenchy notes how many people have visited your blog. I have recently noticed that the number of visitors has actually grown quite a large amount over the past week which I am very delighted to see. I wanted to make this post about you; to thank you for your support just by taking a look at my blog and to encourage you to keep on the lookout for Frenchy posts, and even leave a comment (preferably positive) on a post you really liked or have something to add to. 

That's all until my next post,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

The Uniqueness of Melbourne

Hey there everyone! This weekend, I had the privilege of staying in the Melbourne CBD for two nights at the Crown Promenade which was absolutely exquisite. I am truly sad that I had to leave and must say that two nights wasn't nearly enough, but I am glad I was still able to relax and immerse myself in some new scenery and explore the city of Melbourne as a tourist. 

On Friday night, my family and I went to the Pancake Parlour at Melbourne Central for dinner which was, as you can expect, delicious. I ended up getting the cheese and potato savoury pancake and thoroughly enjoyed it, but slightly envied my Mum who had the spinach and feta crepes which looked amazing! Following that, my brother and I ventured off to the hotel pool and had a swim, and to our luck there wasn't many people around so we basically had the whole pool to ourselves!

The following day my family and I went shopping and then had some lunch in one of the lane ways named Centre Square which was a very diverse experience that I truly recommend as the atmosphere that surrounds you, while you are enjoying your food, is so unique and peculiar to an extent. Following that we all had a rest at the hotel room (Mum and I watched the movie Blue Jasmine which was interesting) and then went down to the pool again, where I relaxed and finished reading Brooklyn, a book I had to read for school. For dinner we went to our favourite Chinese restaurant at the Crown Complex and then today we returned home. 

I thought I would share with you some of the photos I took in the city which I believe highlight the uniqueness of Melbourne and the diversity that is found there. I must stress though that these were taken by me and are original copies and have not been edited in any way!

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below, and don't be afraid to suggest any ideas for future blog posts that I publish,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Summer Essentials

I know Summer has been here for a while in Australia, but it feels like it has only started here in Melbourne and I'm loving it! I thought I'd share with you what I feel are the essential items that are needed for this Summer.

1. Perfume- I'm a perfume enthusiast who always loves a different scent. For Christmas my family friend bought me the new Marc Jacobs Honey perfume which is great for those lovers of sweet perfumes, and perfect for any occasion!

2. Sunglasses- For a few years now I have been converted into buying sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun! I'm a big fan of Ray- Ban sunglasses and as you can see the case above holds a pair that my parents got me from Times Square, New York City which have a colourful mosaic pattern in the classic style.

3. Candles- I feel that Summer should be a time where you have fun and make memories, but also take time to chill out and relax. I love the 'Give Me Some Sugar' candle which smells like vanilla cupcakes and is small, cute and perfect to take anywhere!

4. Nail polish- Being on holidays from school is not only great because of the endless relaxing days I have had, but also because I am allowed to paint my nails any colour I like! In the photo above is a Chanel nail polish (upper right hand corner) that my cousin bought me from Macy's in San Francisco which is a dark plum- like colour and turns a simple black or white outfit into a classy and formal look. 

5. Earrings- As mentioned with the nail polish, I am not allowed to wear jewellery other than plain stud earrings at school, so I love school holidays as I can wear any earrings I want! These cute Mimco bow earrings with mini- diamantes in the centre were also a gift for my birthday last year and I love them not only because they're rose gold, but also because they go with nearly everything!

6. Face masks- Who doesn't love a bit of pampering? Well, here's good news. With these Montagne Jeunesse face masks, you don't have to go to an expensive day spa, but can relax in the comfortable environment of your own home! I haven't tried these yet, but I have heard great reviews about them, and especially can't wait to use the white chocolate face mask!

Let me know what your favourite summer essentials are. 

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

My Favourite Skincare Products At the Moment!

Hello everyone! Hope you have all been well. I am extremely sorry about the lack of posts in the past week, it's just I have had a lot of holiday homework to catch up on and have also been trying to get my driving hours up. Anyway, I am back now so let's get to it! 

Today I thought I would make a blog post about my favourite skincare products this summer. Now for those of you who don't know me well (which is most), I thought I would let you know that I heavily rely on good skincare products as over the years I have had problems with blemishes and scarring, but since using ranges such as Skeyndor and O Cosmedics, I have seen such a vast improvement and now I am comfortable in my own skin. So now I would like to share with you the products I am currently using, and how I use them in my facial routine every day. It's important to stress that while these products may be suitable for my skin, products that work for myself may not work for you and vice versa. It's all about finding products that suit your skin!

Every day I use these products in the following way:
I firstly use the O Cosmedics Antioxidant Cleanser (second item from the left) as a cleanser that I use twice a day. The best part about the cleanser is that it's safe to put on your eyes and even use as a eye makeup cleanser too! Following this I apply the O Cosmedics Recovery Cream (third item from the left)  which acts as a moisturiser and is very gentle and soothing to the skin. Thirdly and most importantly I use the O Cosmedics Triple Defence Protection with SPF 30+ (second from the right) which you can get in a tinted form (as I have) and acts as a anti- bacterial cream in the sense that it is contains Zinc Oxide, as well as protecting your skin from the sun which is a vital key to having great skin. 

That is my skincare routine for every day, however the two products I have ceased to mention are not utilized daily. You see, the O Cosmedics Exfoliating Cleanser (very left) is used every three or so days as a deep cleanser that rids your skin of dead skin cells, etc, while the Skeyndor Aquatherm product  offers a different use and is used for hydration as it is concentrated water that you spray on your face either after cleansing or even throughout the day when you feel your skin is dry or needs freshening. 

So there you have it! These are my favourite skincare products at the moment that I feel really do work for me. I hope I may have helped you in some way, but do keep in mind that I am not a skincare professional, so if you have any concerns I'd consult one of them.

Let me know what your favourite skincare products are by leaving a comment below,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

The Unknown

Not only does the idea of finishing school provide some relief to me, but it also gives me a sense of exhilaration. You see, my goal after graduating is to attend university where I hope to study arts and journalism. While I know that this requires a large amount of work and effort, I am not worried or nervous, but rather the complete opposite. I am really looking forward to knowing that the world is at my feet; that I can travel the world and have the opportunity to meet new people. I love thinking about the future because as much as it is daunting not knowing what's ahead of us, I find it quite curious, as though I'm a walking movie that slowly unfolds before my own eyes.

Who knows what's to come in time, but for now I love to dream of the vast possibilities,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Carpe Diem

HOLA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I hope everyone had an enjoyable New Year's Eve celebration even if you did end up having a quiet night. My family and I ended up going to a family friend's apartment where we hung around for a bit, then had a bite to eat at our favourite Chinese restaurant,finally returning back to the apartment overlooking Melbourne's Docklands just in time for the fireworks at midnight. It was a beautiful experience being fifteen levels above ground and watching the ravishing firework display, and I must say it was one of my favourite New Year's Eves I've had (except for when I went to Sydney and watched the fireworks at the Harbour Bridge).

Fireworks at the Docklands, Melbourne

Photo taken by me!

Seeing as the New Year is finally here for most, if not all, I thought I'd share my New Year's resolutions with you all. I'm not a firm believer in resolutions; I find that they're difficult to stick to unless they are carefully thought and planned out properly. In saying this, I recently experienced a life- changing moment where I realised how short life is. You always hear people saying "This year just flied past" or "I can't believe it's already Monday". Well, after the incident mentioned above, I realised that it's not time that defines life, but it's how we as people decide to spend our time; the quality of our happenings. I've recently learnt that anything could happen at any moment, good or bad, and question why we all continue to sit around and dream of things we'll one day do when we have the world at our feet. I suppose that we are limited to what we can do with our lives in some ways, but as a type of New Year's resolution or 'goal' as I am calling it (as it sounds more achievable), I hope that this year I will take advantage of my life and seize the day, ensuring that I spend my time with people I love, and not waste a minute with negative and toxic relationships, always making certain that I am living life to the fullest in the best way that I can.

What's your New Year's resolution or goal? Leave a comment and let me know!

Chelsea Elizabeth xx