Dear Deer

Dress: Lavish Alice, Lace Top: C&A in Holland, Tights: Tightsplease, Boots: Sarenza (the only pair of shoes bar flats I can currently wear).

Despite HAVING to own this dress I’ve barely worn it…I’m not sure why as I truly love it but I ignored it all summer and only started to crave it’s cutesy print when colder weather hit. I picked up this lace top whilst shopping in Holland, it cost all of 12 euros and is perfect under a dress like this for bringing it in to Autumn. I had little choice but to team it with these boots, as aside from ballet flats or slippers I can’t yet get my foot in to anything else (even converse or TOMS!)

I’m off to London this afternoon to attend the Laura Ashley blog birthday party. I was hoping to wear some killer boots, I own so many pairs but it appears my stupid foot had other ideas! I’m really looking forward to the event, it’s so rare I get to attend anything due to living so far away from the big city- this time work and trains were on my side and Laura Ashley were kind enough to invite my Mum, too so I have a travel buddy.

xxx

DIY Fashionista

Another week and another brand new book to share with you folks; DIY is a big thing in the blogging world so I think this might be of interest to a lot of you; it certainly was to me!

DIY Fashionista by Geneva Vanderzeil contains 40 stylish DIY projects to re-invent and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
With step-by-step guides and instructions on the basics you don’t need to be a pro to use these ideas. The pictures and steps are clear and easy to follow (even I can understand them) and I can’t wait to give some of the projects a go.

This book, published by Carlton in Hardback in October 2012 priced at £16.99 is a worthy addition for any DIY loving blogger and with Christmas fast approaching would be a good one to pop on your list (or, if feeling generous to buy for someone else!)

What do you think? Are you a DIY fan? I’ve never really attempted much myself, I often find blog and youtube tutorials somewhat confusing but this book makes it clear as day and I am hoping to brave it and get crafting!

xxx

Big thank you to Carlton for sending me a copy of the book.

Sarenza Shoe(s) of the Week

Whether you love his shoes or hate them, there is something oddly alluring about Jeffrey Campbell’s designs and the latest ones to arrive at Sarenza have got me smitten.

The Morning shoe with it’s bold, gold star makes my feet hurt just looking at it but oh how I covet it. Then there is the latest Lita Fab and the somewhat 90s feel of the Dorado boot. The ones I really crave however are the baddass 8th Street spiked boots *sigh*, they also come in a bright pink in attempt to make them more girly but the patent black just begs to be mine.

What do you think?
Are you a JC fan? Which of these designs do you love/hate the most?

xxx

sweet as…

Next Jumper, Matalan skirt, Primark tights, Forever 21 Necklace, New Look flats.

Gosh I’ll be glad when I can get my foot in to shoes again and wear the outfits I want to wear! A foot injury for a shoe addict? Worst nightmare! Fingers crossed it won’t be too long before I’m back in heeled boots and all manner of outfits; things just don’t look the same with a bulky bandage underneath!

Still, nothings broken and I have my latest beauty product favourite to brighten up my days:

‘Make Your Statement’ with the classic scent of NEW Jergens® Original Beauty Lotion Cherry-Almond Body Moisturiser

NEW Jergens® Original Beauty Lotion Cherry-Almond Body Moisturiser has finally crossed the pond to UK shores. The undisputed classic and original ‘beauty’ focused lotion famed for its cult cherry-almond inspired fragrance will now be the go-to body moisturiser for UK women making their ‘statement’ with beautiful soft skin. A new formulation to the UK market, this soothing mix of moisturising ingredients gives dry, dehydrated skin the thirst quench it needs, with a special dose of the classic fresh and awakening cherry-almond scent, leaving skin looking and feeling softer for longer.

With a unique blend of nourishing and softening emollients, NEW Jergens® Original Beauty Lotion Cherry-Almond Body Moisturiser works with the skin to moisturise and softenover a 24 hour period, ensuring skin is smooth to the touch, even at the end of a long day. Unforgettable sweet cherry and a hint of almond doubles not only as a fresh scent but as a gentle kick-start to the morning, allowing beautifully soft, healthy skin to be a daily ‘statement’ that will stand the test of time.

NEW Jergens® Body Moisturisers are uniquely formulated to make a beautiful difference to skin- a difference that can actually be seen, felt and experienced. That’s because Jergen’s body care experts believe it’s not enough for skin to feel its best it should look its best too.

Experience the beautiful difference Jergens® moisturisers can make to skin

NEW Jergens® Original Beauty Lotion Cherry-Almond Body Moisturiser 200ml
RRP £3.49

The smell of this lotion is INCREDIBLE, not overly sweet and sickly but enough to remind you of a Cherry Bakewell (smelling like baked goods is never a bad thing!)
I’ve raved about Jergens products before, I love how fast they sink in and how good they leave my skin feeling and this one is no exception. Although I was sent my sample for review I will totally be re-purchasing this time and time again, I’m a fussy bugger when it comes to moisturisers but this one ticks all the right boxes!

Jergens are also giving away a number of prizes including a designer handbag by Michael Kors, a designer scarf by Mulberry, a pair of designer shoes AND the complete range of Jergens moisturisers which includes 12 Jergens products. The prize is worth over £600!


Plus, Jergens is also giving 10 runners up the full range of Jergens moisturisers and a year’s Marie Claire subscription for the year.
http://bit.ly/AccessoriseYourSkin

Now, if you’ll excuse me I’m off to drown my sorrows in the Cherry Drops sweets that came in the package. I’m sure sugary goods heal muscles better than anything…

Have you tried this yet? Have you come across any other fabulous products that smell like sweet treats?

xxx

Snacking Saturday: Nims Fruit Crisps

I might be better known for my tweets about sweets and biscuits, but I do have a healthy eating side to me too and when the folks at Nim’s offered to send me some of their range of fruit crisps I was pretty darn excited.

• Nim’s are a unique range of innovative, delicious, crispy snacks. They are not to be confused with dried fruit, freeze-dried fruit or chewy baked fruit
• Nim’s are made from only the freshest fruit with no additives or preservatives of any kind. They are simply sliced and dried into delicious, crunchy crisps to enhance their natural flavour
• Each 22g – 24g bag of Nim’s has only 62 – 78 calories
• Nim’s are so healthy each bag counts as one of your five a day!
• Nim’s are thinner, which gives them a different texture and better flavour
• Nim’s have a large variety – kiwi, strawberry, melon, orange, pineapple, mango & pear and many more are being trialled all the time
• Each bag of Nim’s has 2 different fruits, carefully balanced to complement each other
• All fruits in Nim’s (except pineapple) have skin, core and pips left in, making them a far more wholesome and natural product 
• Nim’s are high in fibre, high in Vitamin C, fat and gluten free and are suitable for vegans, vegetarians and coeliacs. They can be eaten anytime and anywhere!
• Nim’s are packed in transparent bags so you can see for yourself how beautiful they are!

I was sent four flavours; the three you can see above plus the Melon and Orange variety. On the whole I LOVED these. The Melon and Orange I couldn’t handle, my sweet too likes sweet, which the Orange wasn’t (apparently these are the darkest dark chocolate of the fruit snack world!)
Pineapple and Mango were my overall favourite, two of my favourite fruits in portable snacking form? SOLD!

You can buy Nim’s products direct from the website or search for a local stockist. If you are looking for an alternative snack for work, or fancy trying something new/going on a health drive then give these a shot! Marvelously more-ish it’s just as well these are so good for you….
those three bags at the top of this post lasted me less than three hours. Oops.

Have you tried these? What did you think?

xxx