Work Experience

During my time off between finishing college and starting University (eeeek), I completed a work placement at Cotton Legend Ltd. The company are based in Syston, Leicester who design and manufacture sock and hosiery products. I did not realise how much work actually went into the manufacturing of socks!

For two weeks I worked with the Merchandising department, I learnt so much from Critical Path Management (CRM) to adding orders/products onto a system as well as making bookings for orders to be delivered to the customer. I did not actually realise how much work was involved from receiving the order from the customer to the end product being delivered to them.

I also worked closely with the Technical department, in which I learnt about testing the product so it is fit for purpose and safe for the customer to wear. The product also has be Red Sealed which is where a sample is sent to the customer before bulk production is started. Gold Seal is after bulk production and the finished product is sent to the customer with packaging to be approved before it leaves the factory and shipped.

I had the most amazing time, working with lovely people and learning valuable information I can use when starting my degree at BCU in September.

18th birthday

For my 18th birthday I decided the best thing to do was cram as much in as possible! The day before my birthday on the Friday I visited Center Parcs with my mum for a spa morning. It was lovely and so relaxing, I had two treatments as well as I thought I might as well have a treat. I had a Elemis Ginger and Lime Salt Scrub which was amazing as it made my skin so soft and smelt lovely. The second treatment was a Elemis Biotic facial, I was told it was an electronic facial and was not really sure what to expect but I loved and was a little bit different to a normal facial. We also had some food which was included in our package called Elvenses. 

We then travelled down to London and stayed there until Sunday afternoon. We did lots of shopping, went to see Matilda which was amazing and went out for a lovely meal in the evening. On the Sunday evening I went out with my work friends for a meal and drinks which was also very fun! 

Dress - M&S, Shoes - M&S, Necklace - Primark 

For my 18th I had decided I wanted to buy myself a designer bag which I could use for uni in September. After looking around many department stores, I fell in love with this Calvin Klein one. It's super stylish with soft leather and a perfect size for me to use everyday.

Overall I couldn't of asked for a better weekend to celebrate my 18th!