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FRIDAY!
Another week pretty much over, and today marks four weeks exactly since I was discharged.
Here are my outfits from the past two days.

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Ancient star print Primark dress

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New and oh so cosy knitted jumper dress from NewLook…I might actually live in this.

This creature clearly wanted in on the outfit photo action as he wouldn’t leave me alone

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Actually, he rarely leaves me alone, especially if I have a mug of hot vimto in hand.

Current nails:
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If you can excuse the messiness. Barry M special effects topcoat over models own 25 carat.
Amaze. It’s the best gold nail polish I’ve found.

Have a fantastic Friday
xxx

(don’t forget my Barry M giveaway, it closes tomorrow)

this week I love

Here are some things I’ve enjoyed this week.

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Barry M crackle effect top coat. Amazing. I’ve only tried it on one nail so far but I’m impressed.

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Kate Logan beauty products. Kate is amazing. She knows my skin better than I do. To find out more check out her website. I especially recommend the Rose skin tonic.

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Nakd cocoa mint bars. One word…heaven! Despite being all natural and raw, they taste like a decadent mint chocolate brownie. YUM.

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Herbal teas! These two are my current favourites, although I’m also enjoying Good Earth’s cool mint blend.

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Baking! The book is amazing! I love Mary Berry’s recipes, they never go wrong. Yesterday I made her banana loaf, adapting the recipe to add a good mound of cinnamon. As well as the loaf there was enough mixture to make a few cupcake sized ones, of which I enjoyed one with a mug of coffee.
I can’t remember the last time I tasted my own baking, this was a revelation.

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What are YOU loving this week?

xxx

things I love right now

Today I thought I would share with you some things I am enjoying right now. I can’t believe it’s October 1st, I have no idea where the year has gone…all I can say is it’s well and truly Autumn outside; pouring rain and howling wind, just wonderful.

Nail Polish
A.K.A. my other obsession beside tights, and nowhere near as organised.

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My current favourite is this Revlon one called “Tropical Temptation” (I think)

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Cosy Jumpers
Just perfect for this kind of weather. This one came from store twenty one, a fairly new arrival to my little town.

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Cupcakes
My love for all things cupcakes is still going strong. The lovely scrap book album was a leaving present from my wonderful, wonderful B on the unit.

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Presents
Who doesn’t love them? I have been utterly spoilt in the last few months and I’m finally learning to lose the guilt around it. These lovelies are from my “Mum2” from her holiday in Florida. Peanut Butter M&Ms are a new love of mine…actually, peanut butter in general is.

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Skincare
I’ve finally, at the grand old age of 23 found skincare products that work for me. My new staple is this Pink Grapefruit daily scrub. It works wonders on my skin and smells divine.

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Other, un-pictured loves include

– Marmite. Some things never change. Plain old marmite on toast, Marmite cashew nuts, Marmite on a spoon…I’m not sure I’m brave enough for this though.

– Masterchef and X-factor. My guilty pleasures.

– Cuddles with Flash on the sofa. Except when he dribbles.

– Being home and able to spend as much time as I want with my family and friends.

What are YOU loving right now?

new favourite maxi and new things

Hello, Happy Thursday, I hope it has been a great week for you so far! Early-ish update from me today as I’ve just got back from voting and have endless hours ahead of me to fill now.

This isn’t an outfit post, as such, as I’m not wearing this dress today and I didn’t wear it yesterday, either. I just wanted to show it off basically because it is my new favourite maxi dress! Sent to me by the gorgeous Char as part of an epic Birthday parcel.

Stripes + the perfect amount of over-sized slouch…what isn’t to love?! Of course it’ll be better when I can fill it out properly, and when we have more maxi appropriate weather!

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I also wanted to share a couple of treats I bought myself (I swear retail therapy should come on the NHS!)

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Yet another floral dress, from New Look, £10 in the sale.

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OPI Shrek Forever Nail Polish in Rumples Wiggin, I don’t think this is available in the UK yet, I ordered mine from a USA ebay seller.
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I still have several new pieces of clothing to share with you from Saturday’s shopping trip but they will be shown when I actually wear them!

Well, I’m off to find something to do with my day. I’m a ball of nervous energy right now as I have a tour of the hospital unit I’ll be admitted to when a bed comes up, tomorrow, and I am scared.
Good luck vibes appreciated…and hopes that I don’t have to wait too much longer.

Much love
xxx

05.03 new things

Happy Friday! We’ve made it through to another weekend! Who has exciting plans? I’m off work tomorrow so will be indulging in a little retail therapy with my Mum; fingers crossed the sunshiney but cold weather will hold. I so cannot wait for the temperature to start rising.

This will be one of my last non outfit posts, though I’ll probably try and do more of this type of thing rather than keep posting photos of myself.
I thought I’d show you some recent buys and favourite things.

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Dresses! As you can see, I’m still loving florals. Both floral dresses are from New Look and both cost £12. The grey based one is my purchase I mentioned the other day. I can’t wait to wear them.
The cream dress in the middle is vintage and absoultley gorgeous, it is also really versatile as it can be worn in many ways. This came from a giveaway hosted by the wonderful platform princess who is a real sweetheart, so do go and check out her blog.

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I’m really starting to get more in to accessories lately. I’m a bit hopeless at remembering to put jewellery and such on when I get ready but I am making a concious effort to change that. Most of these treasures came via a group of lovely ladies, who should know who they are 😉

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And these are my current favourite nail polishes. Buying them has become a bit of an addiction of mine, although I am trying to be good and not spend any more on them for a while.

Have a fabulous last day of the week
xxx