Yearly Archives: 2013

jeans for genes

23rd September 2013

Jumper- Monki at ASOS
Jeans- Next
Doc Martens via Sarenza
So, Friday was Jeans for Genes day and my workplace registered to take part so it was on with the denims…after wearing smart clothes to work, or uniform for the last couple of years it was quite surreal to be surrounded by a sea of denim! I was delighted to be able to wear my bubblegum pink DMs having not worn them at all last winter due to a swollen, broken foot. I had forgotten how comfortable they are, and how much attention they attract, my patients in my clinic said they were a great distraction from the needle.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I had a very low key one with the boy having being struck down with a migraine on Friday evening. I’ve never really had one before and I hope to goodness I never get one again. Still, it was a good excuse to be totally lazy, eat ready meals and chocolate and curl up to watch a film on the sofa (after earth with Will Smith, pretty good!)
Onwards and onwards to another mad week. It’s flu jab season in my workplace which means the phones are five times as busy as usual…at least the time flies. I also have a couple of appointments and some nice family and friend time planned. Not bad at all.
What’s on your agenda this week?
I’m hoping to catch up with everyone’s blogs this week, sorry I have been so absent!
xxx

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Sarenza Sunday- These Boots were made for Walking

22nd September 2013

I have a bit of an obsession with Boots, put me in a shoe shop and I always make a beeline for them no matter what the season. I think partly this is because I don’t drive, therefore walk everywhere and I find boots the most comfortable and practical shoe for doing so.
Luckily for me Sarenza have a pretty epic selection on their website to keep me drooling day after day. My current craving is these lace up beauts by Vivien Lee, called Axane and costing £160.70 these look like they would fulfil all my footwear needs. And I can of course justify them because they are brown. And 75% of my shoe collection is black.
Logic. Shopping logic. I excel at it.
Have you checked out Sarenza lately? You may, or may not thank me for pointing you in their direction.
xxx

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Playing House- the art of the orchid

21st September 2013
I may still live with my parents but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy choosing things for the house and looking at home ware. Another new feature for the blog is going to be interiors, alongside my ventures in beauty and (to come) the re-introduction of foodie posts. I’m kicking off my series with a little bit of an info-post about orchids,
one of my favourite plants to have around the house.
Orchids remind me of my family. My Nan loved them and so does my Mum so it kind of goes without saying that the love of them came to me, too.
A few weeks ago Art of Life got in touch with an e-mail about this beautiful bloom and offered me one to keep for myself. I jumped on the chance as I don’t have one of my own and when it turned up the other day (for the record, beautifully packaged and in excellent condition) it was instantly decanted in to a pink pot and given pride of place in the conservatory.
Art of Life are seeking to raise awareness of  the Orchid in the UK so I have a few little snippets of information to share with you
Orchids are known as the ‘Queen of the Plants’ and make for a stylish and elegant home accessory. There are more than 25,000 varieties and they come in a range of colours.
Contrary to popular belief, orchids are extremely easy to care for and are perfect for those who love having flowers in their home but struggle to look after them (this would be me!)

Caring for an Orchid really couldn’t be any simpler, they only need watering every 5-12 days which is perfect as I’m prone to forgetting until the boy asks “have you watered your plant lately?” (he’s been blessed with green fingers)
They love well lit areas- but not direct sunlight so thrive well in Britain I find!
When finding the perfect home for an Orchid remember not to place it close to the fruit bowl as apparently this can cause premature aging and when watering the plant remember only an egg cup sized amount is needed.
Finally, when buying an Orchid look for one not yet in bloom to enjoy the flowers for longer.
My household has great success with Orchids, I’m not sure whether this luck will extend to myself but time will tell.
In the mean time, what’s your favourite flower to have around the home? 
xxx

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Beauty Brilliance- Tarte Cosmetics

20th September 2013

Since I’ve decided to have more beauty posts on this here blog I thought I might as well do a beauty wishlist to go alongside it, it’s not something I’ve really done before but it wasn’t really a hardship, not when I read so many beauty blogs. Unfortunately for me, a lot of those blogs I read are based in the USA where they have a plethora of brands not easily obtainable over here (standard!) one of these being the beautiful looking and highly recommended Tarte Cosmetics.


Since I’ve decided to have more beauty posts on this here blog I thought I might as well do a beauty wishlist to go alongside it, it’s not something I’ve really done before but it wasn’t really a hardship, not when I read so many beauty blogs. Unfortunately for me, a lot of those blogs I read are based in the USA where they have a plethora of brands not easily obtainable over here (standard!) one of these being the beautiful looking and highly recommended Tarte Cosmetics.




The blusher, eyeshadow and foundation all come from the Amazonian Clay collectionwhere the products are infused with clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun. I’m not a beauty expert but this sounds pretty good for the skin and I would imagine it enhances colour pay off too. I’m desperate to try the 12-hour blush; the colours available look stunning and the packaging- don’t get me started on how gorgeous every Tarte Cosmetics product looks!
I’m turning in to a lip product fiend too, despite never actually remembering to wear it I hoard lipsticks like the world is going to run out. The lipstick above is called “bold” and looks like the perfect way to inject some colour in to the grey winter days. It’d also look pretty good nestled in my handbag- added bonus!

USA girls, what Tarte Cosmetics products would you recommend?
UK girls, is there ANYWHERE I can get this? I’m a bit makeup un-educated at times!


xxx

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On my radar- Phase Eight at John Lewis

20th September 2013
Phase Eight is one of those brands that passed me by for years. They are a British highstreet institution and yet I was ignorant to their existence.
Then something happened, my tastes started to change and I could no longer spend hours trawling through cutesy tees and baggy jeans. I wanted sophisticated, refined style and so I started browsing, starting with department store extraordinaire John Lewis and there I stumbled across their concession of Phase Eight goodness.
After a good couple of seasons browsing and the ownership of both a dress and skirt from the brand I’m now sharing my A/W most coveted from the new collection.

For me, the first thing I’ll think of when I hear the words “Phase Eight” is dresses. Top of my wishlist are these two. The Dora, pictured first for a winter wedding perhaps (if I was going to one) and the Turner dress for a sophisticated work to bar look- something the brand does brilliantly.
Another work wear want is the Kitty skirt. It may be a bit out there for the office but dammit, if you can’t have fun dressing for the 9-5 then I don’t want to be a grown up.
Finally, with Winter clawing it’s way in I really, really want the Agnes Aztec coat. I have just purchased my Winter warmer but argh, this is just stunning (and far too out of my budget).
I’m so in love with all of this, and a heck of a lot more from the collection but sadly my more grown up tastes also come with a more grown up lifestyle and that means less spare cash around for pretty things. Still, they hold pretty good sales so I’m crossing fingers and toes that some of this has its price slashed.
What brands have you ignored in the past only to love now?
xxx
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