Hi Everyone Hope you are all well. I kicked off the beginning of a new year spending a wonderful five days at Center Parcs Woburn Forest with my family. It was my fist time going to Woburn Forest, so I thought I would bring you along for the ride. We had such a lovely, relaxing time and when I was editing this Vlog it made me feel a little sad that it was over. It was then I received a email from Center Parcs to say that if you book again within 30 days of your visit that you would receive £25 in vouchers and free cancellation fee. So I don’t know about you, but I will definitely be booking my next break with Center Parcs.
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All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Topshop MOM highwaisted Jeans and Zara Star Shirt
Hello 2017
Well I hope you all had a fantastic first week back at work or your normal routine. I certainly did!! I went on holiday with the family before the children had to go back to school, but then came home to my website had crashed and my LG4 phone, completely died and losing all my photos as Google had stop backing up my photos and I had not noticed. So this is a bit belated.
I wanted to start this post off thanking all of you who comment and have liked, shared and basically been very supportive. I look forward to keep on growing and with going back to work properly in the New Year as my youngest starts nursery (boo) that I will be churning out more content for you all.
I started my blog back in March 2015 and when I look back even to last year how just getting a DSLR in June (Anniversary Gift from the old man) my photos have come on leaps and bounds and it was a real game changer for me. I’m sharing some of my Favorite posts and some that you guys really liked. So here we go…
H&M Fashion Red Knit with ASOS Leather skirt and Camel colour Fedora
I wore this (blog post) back at the beginning of 2016. I loved this Red Jumper from HM (Old stock) (similar) and Leatherette skirt from ASOS as I felt smart,comfortable yet casual. This Jumper I wore endlessly over the last few months until it got so incredibly bobbly that I had to put out to pasture, Or so I thought I had just stored it away and resurrected it bobbles and all for a Lookbook for my YOUTUBE channel I did for Kaleidoscope in December. Such a well loved jumper that I did finally say goodbye to it.
Levis 711, HM Grey Hoody, Leather Jacket and Converse.
This picture makes me laugh so much, as I thought I looked so cool (I didnt) Look at how I have poured myself into my beloved Leather Jacket that I just couldn’t come to terms with, that I had outgrown it (to put it polity). I bought it on a amazing trip to New York when I was 18 years old and now I am (cough) 36 years old its time I will have to let it go. Look at the quality of my photo this was taken on a point and shoot. What a difference to my DSLR photos!!.
Blue smokey eyes
This was my first semi popular makeup tutorial on YouTube and I really enjoyed creating this super easy Smokey Blue eye Makeup tutorial. Why not have a butchers, if you missed this as its quite amusing. Oh and informative of course!.
3 min French Braid For Short Hair Tutorial
Its always the things we think of last minute that strike a cord with others. This is exactly what happened here. I had finished creating a winged eye makeup tutorial and thought it would be fun to quickly braid my fringe (video here). It took me 3 minutes and to date it is my most watched video! It goes to show you never can tell. Why not have a try of this Braid as its a time saver for the mornings when you want a extra 10 minutes in bed!.
River Island Camel Culottes, Zara White Shirt, All Saints Leather Jacket, Zara Studded Lace up Pumps and Paul Costello Bag
Things change
This was my first semi luxe purchase I had saved for the All Saints Bale Leather Jacket for 3 months. You can’t say I didn’t deserve a new one it had been 18 years since my last one!!. I think this was my first proper dabble into fashion blogging and I realized I really liked it. At this point my whole life had been turned upside down, a lot was going on in my personal life. I manage to keep this separate from my blog as long as I could as I was just going through the motions.
My best friend, my confidant, My Mother, was diagnosed with Lung and Thyroid cancer. She had just only beaten breast cancer back in 2012 and here we were again not just facing one, but two major fights on our hands. I say ‘ours’ because I was with my mum every step of the way I wouldn’t of missed any of those appointments, to finally be able to give support to her when she had supported me so much over the years. As things got more intense I began to throw myself more into my blog as I found talking about mundane stuff hair, fashion and make up, gave me a relief from the tenseness of having to process life and death decisions. My mums Lung cancer (never smoked in her life) was spotted by a chest infection that just wouldn’t shift. She is so fortunate to have had such great care from the NHS and Macmillian nurses. Mum is doing really well now but it was such a scary time to see the one you love and admire so much, needing you to step up to the mark. It changed my whole outlook on things, in a good way. Not to sweat the small stuff, trying not to react to drama that having such a big family can create and appreciating little things in life.
Bumble and bumble Surf Infusion Beachy Waves For Short Hair
This was my Bronzy, Beachy look that I loved creating with Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion. It was so easy with Surf Infusion and I did a tutorial of it on Youtube. It worked very well showing it in our Hair salon as it such a quick technique.
Zara Shirt, Zara Utility Trousers, Zara Pointed Studded pumps, Chloe Georgia Crossbody bag
This photo is my collaboration with UnCloset a Luxury Handbag service. Look how beautiful the Chloe Georgia bag is? I loved using it and it photographed perfectly. It was a scorching hot day at the Trafford center in Manchester and I was melting taking these photos. A far cry away from how the weather is now. From now on you see my photos improving as I have my baby Nikon D5300 DSLR its a cracking camera. Have a look at the Amazona Loewe Bag and my favorite Celine Diamond bag.
All saints Leather jacket, Peasant white blouse,River Island Camel Culottes,Zara Ballet Pumps, Amazona Loewe bagJaeger Camel Wool Coat, ASOS Leatherette Skirt, Carvela Pointed Shoes, Chloe Diamond bag
This was my first collaboration with the a fantastic brand Kaleidoscope. This gorgeous Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket (sold out Similar) is so incredibly warm and every where I wear it someone always ask where it is from. I then got the opportunity to film a Lookbook how to style a party dress 3 ways.I styled the gorgeous Animal Print velvet dress is was a breeze to style. It was so much fun to film and edit and I cannot wait to do another one.
All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, HM Red Jumper, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, New Look 90’s Buckled Biker Boots.Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leathrette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.Jaeger Wool Wrap Coat, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, & otherstories Red Embossed Sandals,Weekday Clutch.
There has been some great collaborations and I look forward to seeing what happens in 2017. I think I have slowly found my feet and getting the hang of this blogging lark! I hope you will carry on joining me for the ride. If you get a chance please take a look and my YouTube channel its coming on slowly!!. Take care and don’t forget to shop my pieces below.
I hope you have all recovered and are slowly getting back into your routines. Todays Video is My Beauty Faves For 2016. There has been some great releases over the last year and all the ones I have chosen if you have not tried I would highly recommend giving them ago. As always if your new here please SUBSCRIBE I would love it if you would.
I hope you are all doing well. I have been wanting to do this look for a while and finally have had the chance to create this gorgeous, Metallic Sliver eye, Makeup look. Its really easy and quick and would look great for going all out at any special occasion you may be going to.
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Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, Black JDY Turtle Neck, Zara Oversized Blazer.
Leather Ankle Boots
I hope you are enjoying the holidays? I am! I am certainly make use of my husband being off and taking a few moments to talk about one of my favorite purchases of 2016. I think its safe to say that last years Chelsea Boots have had their day, and its time for them to move over and allow the Leather Ankle Boot to take center stage. I love a Chelsea boot like the next girl, but a Ankle Boot will always have a special place in my heart. I remember my very first Black Leather Ankle boot was from Oasis and they were Victoriana trend which was strong in 2000-2001. They had a cute heel and laced up to just under the calf. Im not sure what happened to them, but when I caught sight of these boots from Zara it took me back to that period of time. These Leather High Heel Ankle boots are super comfy. The leather gives in all the right places and has great stitching detail along the toe and sides, finishing with a side zip. I styled it really simply with Black JDY Turtle Neck from ASOS, a pair of dark blue Denim Straight Leg Jeans from 7ForAllMankind. I hacked off about 7 inches and frayed the hem myself. They are six years old and I love doing things like that, personalizing old items and giving them a new lease of life. To finish off, my blazer of the moment, oversized Herringbone Blazer from Zara. I have been having a frenzy on styling these babies with the rest of the items in my wardrobe. They go with so many different items and change a whole look every time.
Have you grab your perfect pair of Ankle Boots? Would you wear these ones I have chosen? Let me know in the comments below. I will have a Makeup tutorial video, Sparkly Sliver Smokey Eye up on Thursday and My Beauty Must Haves for 2016 video on the following Monday. I am then going to have a week off with the children before they go back to school and will be back raring to go for 2017!! Thank you so much for your support over this last year, I look forward to seeing what 2017 has in store!!.
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Its FRIDAY!! I am so excited as it is the end of the week, the children have finished school for two weeks and I have finished at the salon. I have done a really easy makeup look which is one of my fave,as you cant beat a Gold eye and Red lip combo to make you feel special. Why not have a try yourself as I really think its ‘do-able’.
Zara Oversized Sweater Dress, Camelia Roma Tracolla Cross body bag, Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots.Zara Oversized Sweater Dress, Camelia Roma Tracolla Cross body bag, Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots.Zara Oversized Sweater Dress, Camelia Roma Tracolla Cross body bag, Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots.
The Jumper or Sweater Dress
Happy Monday Guys!!. I hope the week has started off well for you. Never Have I felt it more right now than the need to feel as ‘Snug As A Bug In A Rug’ with the fires lit and and the dark early evenings and mornings, my body and mind just need comfort, I think that resonates with a lot of us. So for me a Jumper dress gives me all the comfort and snug-ability (I know I make up a lot of words!) That I need for this time of year. This Dress I Picked up from Zara a few weeks ago, sadly it has completely sold out, but I do have some alternatives for you that I have been converting (similar). Believe or not this Jumper dress is a Small and it completely drowns my petite frame, but hides all the bits that I’m just not keen on. I paired it with these ‘oh so comfy’ Leather High Heel Ankle Boots from Zara ( I promise I don’t have shares in that place!!) to balance the bulkiness of the jumper. I also popped on my Bag of the moment from Camelia Roma Tracolla its really deceiving as it holds all my essentials when it is just me,myself, and I.
Zara Oversized Sweater Dress, Camelia Roma Tracolla Cross body bag, Zara Leather High Heel Ankle Boots.
Thanks for reading. Do you like Jumper Dresses?. Or do you call them Sweater Dresses?. Which ever way you say it, are you going to jump into this trend?. Let me know in the comments below.
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Today I am highlighting a gorgeous dress from Kaleidoscope. They challenged me to be able to style it 3 ways. Well, if you have been reading my blog for a while you will know I cannot resist a challenge. I chose the Animal Print Velvet Dress to use as my basis. Animal Print and velvet being key trends this season and I thought it would be easier with my style. The dress is a stretchy velour which drapes around the body elegantly. With its rauching around the tummy which flatters, if you are hiding a wee food baby or if like me its actually where you carry your weight, then this dress is a winner. If that wasn’t enough, to top it off, the sleeves are the right length (below the elbow) to hide any fear of bingo wings making appearance.
My first look is My Go to Work Look and I popped on a Leatherette Pencil skirt from ASOS, here I wish I had worn tights, but just forgot all about them, until I rushed out the door and the icy blast hit them and turned them a rather unattractive shade of blue! I popped on my Carvela Court shoes and my Jaeger Wool Wrap Camel Coat to keep it all very fancy!!
Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leatherette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leatherette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leatherette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leatherette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.
Second Look is My Play Day Look. This look I feel is perfect a Mummy day. I teamed the dress with a warm snugly Red Jumper from HM (last year, Similar) which kept me warm, but also went well with the animal print. I also put on thick black tights and 90’s Buckled, Biker chunky boots from New Look which are perfect for running around the park. For outerwear I teamed it with my All Saints Bales Leather Jacket to finish the look.
All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, HM Red Jumper, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, New Look 90’s Buckled Biker Boots.All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, HM Red Jumper, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, New Look 90’s Buckled Biker Boots.
Third Look is the final, My Night Out Look which the dress just holds its own. I teamed this with my &other Stories Red Snake effect Sandals and Weekday Clutch Bag which is perfect to size to fit your bits and bobs for a night out. Once again, I whipped out the Jaegar Wool Wrap Camel Coat which I am hammering this season as it goes with EVERYTHING!
I hope you enjoyed my offering on how to get your moneys worth out of a fabulous dress. You don’t just have to wear it for one night wonder, when you put your mind to it you mix textures, colours and prints the possibilities are endless. I would like to say a big Thankyou to Kaleidoscope for commissioning the challenge I really enjoyed it! If you havent taken a look at Kaleidoscope website then I wholeheartly recommend it.
Which outfit did you like the best? Which one would you wear? Let me know in the comments below. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday when I have a Youtube Video going live of a Lookbook, so keep your eyes peeled for that, click here to subscribe.
Today I am showing how to take your look for ‘DESK To DISCO’ as it were by showing you how to do a 5 Min Smokey eye. Its really easy and all you need is two products and a steady hand to do all the blending! Phew!!
