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25th November 2015
The darker, colder days are driving me mad. From having more sets of outfit photos than I knew what to do with to now having to really eke out what I do manage to get is massively frustrating. Not to mention that most of the time the weather is so bad that all I want to do is pull on my largest wooly jumper and some cosy tights and slippers and hibernate from the world. Still, I do occasionally get dressed properly and it turns out that Ben’s flat isn’t too bad in terms of lighting and shelter from the wind and rain to take some pictures.

Jumper c/o TTYA x Long Tall Sally | Skirt: ASOS (get it here) | Boots c/o Just Fab

A skirt I originally bought for wearing in the Summer months has proven more versatile than I thought especially as the jumper is so soft and warm. I really like the combination of tan and black- it makes me feel far more sophisticated than I actually am…

As I mentioned in a post last week I am definitely taking my blog down more of a lifestyle route at the moment, even thought these photos turned out ok I kind of feel like taking a break from constantly “dressing for the blog” and always thinking about where to go for some decent shots. Hopefully in time that phase will pass but for now I’m taking the pressure off of myself and focusing instead in other things that are making me happy right now (that and Christmas content galore, sorry!).

Do you put too much pressure on yourselves when it comes to blogging? Sometimes I have to remind myself that it’s a hobby and I won’t be disowned by anyone if I change things up a bit or step back for a while.

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#LittleBlackBoxes with TNT direct

20th November 2015
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately you’ll be aware that next Friday the 27th November will otherwise be known as “Black Friday”. Originating in the USA, the day after thanksgiving sees retailers slash prices of their wares in preparation for the Christmas gifting season. To celebrate this the folks at TNT Direct sent out some #LittleBlackBoxes to help set the mood.
The box housed a whole variety of familiar all-black products including some of my long-time favourites…
Black nail polish and lipstick takes me right back to my late teenage years (you know, like a decade ago) when I tried to be edgy. Although I never did manage to pull off either with much success and steer very clear these days both of these products bought back some hilarious and mostly drunken memories of being young and carefree with my friends.
100% Gold Chocolate– this is as dark as chocolate gets and I love it! Given the choice I’d take dark chocolate over milk any day and the stronger the better in my eyes. This particular bar is just to my taste and goes wonderfully with a cup of strong coffee…
Which leads me swiftly on to my next favourite, Coffee from the Little Coffee Bag Co. I’ve always taken my coffee black, I just prefer it that way. I also drink it so hot I risk burns in my mouth every time. These coffee bags are perfect for a proper cup at work where a cafetiere is too much faff, I’m looking to stock myself up asap having discovered these.
Growing up I was the odd child who loved the strongly flavoured sweets, aniseed and liquorice being particular favourites (and with family in Holland I have always been well looked after when it comes to liquorice). Black jacks and liquorice wheels are both long time favourites and the ones supplied in my Little Black Box didn’t last long at all!
Will you be shopping the Black Friday sales? I admit I am pretty much done with my Christmas shopping by this point but I’ll still be scouring the stores for any additional gifts to be giving.

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& Other Stories

16th November 2015
Trust me to be a few years late to the game on discovering a gorgeous brand that makes me want to buy everything they stock. I always did get a pang of envy when I saw & Other Stories pop up on the blogs I follow, knowing that unless I made a special trip to London I would only be able to browse online (which let’s face it, just isn’t the same) I resigned myself to the fact I had rather a long wait on my hands to experience the joy myself.
That experience actually came about sooner than anticipated as when I was in Spain at the start of October I happened upon their Malaga store. A lengthy browse on our first trip there convinced Mum and I that we had indeed being missing out and we promised ourselves another trip before the end of our holiday to make a purchase each (courtesy of my very generous Dad who in the end paid for our purchases, thanks Dad!).

Dress: & Other Stories (here) | Tights c/o Heist | Boots c/o Just Fab (get them here)

With an un-limited budget I could have quite easily bought an entire wardrobe worth of clothes from & Other Stories (with the jewellery and shoes to match). Being limited in both budget and luggage allowance Mum and I both picked out one dress each with resolve to save up for a trip to London and spending spree next year. I went for the drop waisted cactus print dress which I was inexplicably taken with over everything else that was on offer. I love the subtle Victorian vibe to this dress with the sleeve and collar style and it’s such a dream to wear. Mum was equally taken with the print and went for the sweater dress version which is equally wonderful.
Even browsing the site today looking for the products for this post I’ve added another dozen items to my wish list, oops! Have you experienced the wonder of & Other Stories yet? What has impressed you most (and how am I going to resit blowing a month’s wages when the post-christmas sale starts!?)

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The Great Outdoors

02nd November 2015
It might be getting pretty cold outside but when the sun is shining and you live near some beautiful places it’s impossible to resist wrapping up and going for a walk. Any weekend where it isn’t pouring with rain (and sometimes when it is) Ben and I head out to the local sea front and surrounding area and take in the beauty of the season. It also happens to make for pretty settings for outfit photos.

Coat c/o Yumi | Dress: Topshop (last season) | Boots c/o Daniel Footwear

I’ve near enough lived in this Yumi coat since they kindly sent it my way in September. The second it got chilly enough outside I switched over from my lightweight jacket and it’s barely left my back since. It has a real classic feel to it and lends itself perfectly to any outfit. It’s also pretty snuggly and warm and perfect for taking on a little stroll and keeping off the sea breeze.

You can’t beat a pair of biker boots to toughen up a look and these ones from Daniel Footwear are probably my favourite pair I’ve ever had. Beautifully soft leather, shiny zip detail and a satisfy stomp as you walk through the leaves, these are another item that has barely left my person since the clocks changed. What I really love is that they come up higher than ankle boots which means you can pop on a pair of socks over tights for extra cosy factor.

When I bought this dress in the Spring I already had Autumn in mind. I gave it one cursory outing back in May then resigned it to my wardrobe until September rolled around. This is the perfect weekend dress in my opinion. It can easily be smartened up for an evening look with a pair of heels and a swipe of lipstick but is equally comfortable for chilling out in.

What are some of your most worn pieces right now? Any tips for staying extra warm as Winter descends?

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(Insta) life recap: 10

31st October 2015
Happy Halloween folks! I think the scariest thing about today is that we’re at the end of yet another month and Christmas is oh so rapidly approaching. Anyway, as it’s the end of the month here’s my latest recap of my Instagram action this month…it’s been a busy and exciting one but over far, far too fast. Time flies when you’re having fun eh? (that and getting old…)
I’m a very spoiled girl with very generous parents.
Fartons in a Spanish bakery…maturity of a ten year old!
Holiday nails.
THE best salad in Malaga.
Beach life selfie.
Not a bad way to start a Sunday.
Beach side cafe.
A much needed solo coffee trip.
Sunday strolls in Clevedon.
Cat takes selfie.
Mango ice cream is divine.
Mae wanted to come shopping.
Made this friend on a weekend walk with Ben.
Beach life in Britain.
Holiday style.
Tan comparison.
Fuengirola beach.
Frozen yoghurt pit stop.
Cutest water bottle ever!
New scent.
Stealing beer mats from pubs.
From where I stand.
Take me back!
Sparkly trainers.
Dad and daughter selfie.
I want!
Gift from Ben, the coolest wheat bag ever.
Hey good lookin’
Contrast!
Mae loves mail.
First ever Pizza Express visit.
Most of these are from my holiday at the start of the month, I never did share any of my snaps so fill your boots and take me back to the beach! Other highlights of the month included my Dad’s retirement party, being treated to a Mulberry purse, a mini break away with Ben and Mae being such a ham. Hover over the images for the caption.

You can follow me on instagram for even more snap shots of my life- don’t forget to link me up to your posts and instagram accounts, I love a good nosey!

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