Life of a claires supervisor

Its nearly officially been 2 months at Claire's where does time even go??? 

Recently I passed my key turn which really just means I am able to hold the fort of the shop on my own. wooooo!!! I was a little nervous so when it was confirmed by the district manager I passed It brought a smile to my face. since then I cant say I have really stopped learning, processing and just getting stuck in.

With Halloween approaching fairly quickly recently the staff of claire's stores have been dressing to embody the theme with witches, cats, devils, dead brides etc. If any of you people viewing this have instagram check out @claires_cabotcircus for my stores going ons or #clairesuk to see what others are up to in the UK. You never know might spark ideas or reveal a product you have been searching for.

Anyways I know I have been lacking photos in recent posts so will try my best in future posts to let you into some the imagery of my life. Feel free to check me out personal on instagram @nicolacupboard for the time being xx

Working update with purchases

Crazy Crazy Crazy....that's what time spent has been recently. I seem to have work in my diary as well as free days but I always seem to busy. How is that??

The jobs itself is going as well as expected with only being there a few weeks i'm finding my feet, learning new things and communicating with the general public. Even though these things are all well and good I just cant help but feel I am slighty out of my depth but at the same time I know I am fully capable.  why am I programmed with self doubt??  One of the perks of working for a accessories company is the 50% discount so as you can guess I have purchased a few new items. A gorgeous semi-precious stone necklace in tones of baby pink with a silver chain, a anklet with little leaf shaped pieces of metal hanging from it and a ring that sits on my middle finger looking as if it has wrapped itself around it.  All purchases that even though I shouldn't have brought have been money well spent.

Happy Happy Happy.

so......Heres to hoping I can kick my self doubt and beat my inner demons to say yes I can do this so please go away.  The next few weeks I am fairly busy with work hours so do forgive me if I don't post :) 

This time a year ago 3rd year had begun

September 2013 and I just begun the quickest year of my life to date. I blinked and the year was over. where had all that time gone....???? 1 dissertation, 2 six week modules and 2 9 weeks with the following classification of 2:1 upper second class degree. Thinking about it now I would like to wish all the student out there going into their third year creative or other wise try not to let the stress get on top of you. speaking from experience I got myself way to up tight, put down by others, cried the volume of liquid you would need to fill a swimming pool but apart from the downs don't forget your friends/peers as no matter what they will get you through it as well as family as even if its not said we all care about one another.    

 

so free from education life is an open sketchbook ready for me to document the next chapter of my life from employment, relationships and the ever expanding items being added to my wardrobe.

 

keep posted for the progression in my life :)   

The rollercoaster which is life.

With the twists, turns, bumps, ups and downs the best way to describe the days from my last post is that of a rollercoaster!!

From working two jobs to juggling seeing the other half to gym to family AND THE OCCASSIONAL I CAN'T DO IT....I have decided to try and become a more chilled person. Not that I am not already but I am laced very tight sometimes not giving myself the opportunity to just experience.  So with this in mind I have started drawing again (no masterpieces though just quick sketches), doing things because I want to and embracing the words I have been know to say to a fair few people 'use every experience as a chance to learn or develop'.

Job update-----Claire's
With having had what felt like a very long shift of the new job on Saturday (8 1/2 hours) it definitely let me do something I thoroughly enjoy talking to people. I mean who doesn't love to talk?! view all the stock we had to offer, work in an environment that doesn't to a point sell clothing and gave me the opportunity get to know the team members that were in.  Come to the end to say I was tired was true and a little out of my comfort zone a lot true but with most things it takes time to get used to a new roles. sooo.....with a positive attitude and a smile on my face my best foot is continuing to go forward.

Job news!!!

I HAVE A JOB :D!!!!!

So.........after all the cv editing, application forms, conversations and the occasional interview I can happily say I have a job as a supervisor for Claire's accessories. woooooow. perseverance pays off. This provides me with two things I absolutely love communicating with people and the obvious accessories. I mean what's not to enjoy I get to work in the city of Bristol, see fashion all the time due to high street and use my knowledge of combining to bring the two together with in the simplest of occasions just one item.  One thing I am sure I am not going to get bored of its the constant change of days in retail and the constant learning experience to expand my knowledge. 

Anyways I could probably go on for a fair bit about the excitement I am feeling for the fast approaching future chapter of my life but I shall save you eyes for another post. 

xoxo

ps. all my birthday money got spent pleasantly on a shirt, tops, 2 jackets and jewellery. Such good editions to my ever changing wardrobe as who wants to stick to one style and get stuck in a rut....NOT ME  

22ND BIRTHDAY

13 days and I haven't posted I apologise people.
Its been a draining, emotional and damn right up and down roller coaster. From the constant hunt for a job to balancing family life with out standing on everyone's toes since returning from Uni there has been some heated thoughts and angry rants. but who doesn't get periods of time like that??

So yesterday was my 22ND BIRTHDAY!! where does time just disappear to. I can clearly remember my 21st and that was a fairly boozy one :) it seems like it was just yesterday. when older people said to me when younger when your older time would go faster I used to pass it off but that right there is a true statement.  Anyways off topic....

I didn't ask for anything for my birthday rather just money so that way I can buy just what I want and no feelings get hurt if I don't like what is received.  One of the best things about my birthday is I got to share it with my twin who is also one of my best friends. bliss. we may argue but we always come through the other end. 
My outfit for the evening a beautiful silky kimono with a floral print from Debenhams, Cami top, new look jeans and hand made pendant necklace (featured in previous posts)

I shall be sure to keep you up dated on any new purchases being added to my wardrobe :) x

pop of colour, 3 pairs of shoes

Well today I added yet more shoes to my already large collection but I do blame my mother for the encouragement. They were in all in sale though which just proves waiting sometimes has its good parts even if you don't think it when you first fall in love with a pair.  I got a black pair of t-bar wedges with cork bottom (new look £12 scanned at £7. BONUS) that look heavy but actually are so light I could last a while in them with the toe and ankle strap for stability. As well as two pairs of look a like Birkenstock's one in cobalt blue the other in a iridescent copper colour that can simply pass as silver in the right light. Both pairs for £10 from F&F Tesco what is there to complain about. Only problem though I don't really have a place to keep them :(.

 A lovely cami top also happened to fall into the arms from new look £12.99 current collection as I just love this zingy yellow/green colour that has made a big bold appearance on the high street that will continue to accent for the coming months.  Apart from the colour I was draw to the beautiful floral design in black outline and white fill colour with the scratchy not too neat mark making bringing character to an already loud garment.

I am more then positive all these additions to my life will get the fair share of wear.

 

So....even though I say I am not going to buy any more shoes, bags or clothing how can you stop a girl with a love of constant change and variety??