Yearly Archives: 2013

sunshine and smiles

27th April 2013
Necklace c/o Kittenish Behaviour
Tee: Topshop
Skirt: H&M
Boots c/o Shoe Zone
I can’t get over how stunning this necklace from Sian at Kittenish Behaviour is, I posted about her shop when it launched not all that long ago and she is now branching out in to one of a kind necklaces like this one which will retail at £25.
I wore mine to work on Tuesday and got so many compliments, I love something a bit unique and this fits the bill perfectly. They aren’t on the website yet but watch this space- I’ll let you know when they are!
The rest of this outfit was made up out of odds and ends. A tee I had forgotten about, it’s an odd cut and doesn’t really go with much so it gets neglected. This skirt was a bargain at £3 in the H&M sale some time ago. The boots have fast become a new favourite.
How has your week been? I can’t believe it is Saturday. I had the first day of my birthday weekend yesterday and it was pretty brilliant. Coffee with the best friend, a chilled afternoon with the boy and then dinner and drinks with a group of my school friends who met the boy for the first time. I’m not much of a drinker but got talked in to a Mojito and declare myself a convert. Roll on long summer days!
I’m off to Cardiff shopping with the best friend today. After three consecutive years of Birthdays I’d rather forget I’m all for celebrating this one for as long as possible! I’m getting really excited for my overnight London trip with Mum on Monday/Tuesday. Any recommendations of places to visit near Oxford Street? I already plan to detour to M&M world just because my inner five year old says I must!
I hope the sun is shining for you, for once it is here and that makes me extra happy.
xxx

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Don’t Play with your Food!

25th April 2013
One thing I’ve learnt over the last few years is that food can be fun, so when Find Me A Gift got in touch offering me a product to review I was instantly drawn to Magic Choc- flexible chocolate that you can make in to edible models.
I was curious as to how it could possibly work, in my excitment I kind of forgot how utterly un-artistic I am and thus my creations look more like something a five year old could have crafted, but it was good fun and wonderful novelty value (wonderful value too at £5.99)
These were meant to be a bunny and a penguin but look somewhat deformed, oops!
The chocolate comes in sachets- milk, white and dark in the form of little discs which are simply warmed in your hands and then shaped. It’s super easy to work with and would make a fantastic gift for adults or kids. I still have some left and look forward to playing around with it, perhaps trying to hone my technique somewhat.
As for the taste, well, it’s not high quality chocolate so probably not one for a chocolate snob, but it’s not inedible and this is a product produced more for the novelty value than food factor and it does the job just fine. At that kind of price and for the fun it brings I’m not going to knock it and I will be purchasing this as a gift or for myself again in the future.
Have you ever tried magic chocolate? What would you create?
xxx

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fringe fest

24th April 2013

Vest: Heart by Nana Judy (c/o)
Jeans: Bershka
Converse via Sarenza
Something a little different from me today as I don’t think I have ever owned a top like this before. It was gifted to me by hot Australian brand Heart by Nana Judy who have just landed in the UK in time to launch their AW13 collection. With the sun having just shown it’s face on this side of the world it may seem a tad unseasonable to be mentioning six months down the line, but one look at what’s in store and you’ll be able to see why I was itching to share!
Below are my favourites from the Look Book I was sent…
New to the UK for AW13- Heart by Nana Judy

Can’t get enough of these Heart by Nana Judy metallic trousers!
The Heart aesthetic is all about mixing edgy rock with femininity and it’s already a big success in Australia. I can’t wait to see how the UK reacts to it’s arrival and I hope to add more pieces to my wardrobe to brighten up the colder weather blues (er, I really shouldn’t be thinking quite that far ahead!)
What do you think?
xxx

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favouring florals

22nd April 2013

Dress: Zara
Tights: Primark
Boots c/o Ellos
The second the sun shows it’s face I get a craving for florals. It happens every year and I’ve long given up trying to fight it. This outfit was worn on Friday once I got back from my foot appointment (hello six months of walking on a fracture) for work and then chilling out with the boy (I promise a post about this at some point) although the weather wasn’t quite warm enough to really show it off.
Speaking of florals, I’m totally coveting this dress from new look
I love the two in one effect and summery colours.
This weekend has been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Saturday was wonderful, chilled out and full of sunshine. Sunday was hard, but peaceful at the same time. Grief is such an odd thing, coming in ebbs and flows. It’s amazing how much you can miss someone even a year on, my Nan was an amazing woman and I will never, ever forget her.
This week promises to be both busy and fun. I’m only in work Mon-Thurs as Friday is my “birthday day” which work give us. My birthday isn’t until Sunday but I have plans covering Friday through to the Tuesday and I’m really, for the first time in years looking forward to celebrating.
How was your weekend? Anyone brave enough to have done the London Marathon?

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super girl

19th April 2013

Dress and Tee: Both Ebay
Neon Vans: c/o Sarenza
Two of my favourite ebay purchases finally got worn together, I loved this outfit even though it wasn’t the most flattering around my middle. I’m also loving my less intense blogging schedule, it was starting to feel a little bit strained and I needed to take a step back,
now I’m doing it when it fits in with me and not the other way around I feel more positive about it again.
It’s been a pretty awesome but emotional week. Sunday marks the first anniversary of my Nan’s death and I can’t believe the time has gone so fast. I miss her so much, probably more than ever at the moment and I know the rest of my family do too. She was the most amazing woman and I wish she was here to see how much we have achieved. 
On a happier note my cousin Soph gave birth to baby Noah on Wednesday after an immense 36 hours of labour…I can’t wait to go up and visit him. I’ve also spent quality time with friends, family and the boy this week and I’m spending the this evening and tomorrow with the boy too…at risk of sounding incredibly girly, he makes me so happy!
Well,
I’m off to see a man about my stupid foot, fingers crossed I get some answers at last!
I hope everyone else has had a good week- TGIF?
xxx

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