Random act of kindness.

The newest addition to my jewelry collection, thanks to my lovely boyfriend, Joe.

Happy Birthday!

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Today is my blog's first birthday, and i just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone thats been with me through the past year. I might not always post every day, but i am grateful for the click-through i get from other blogs, followers of my blog & twitter and word of mouth. It really does mean a lot. I know my blog isn't the biggest, or the best, but its something i'm very proud of, and to be here a year on, still posting with people out there that are interested enough to click 'follow', means a lot. So thank you! x

(In other news, I have a job interview on Tuesday for my dream job. Please wish me luck!)

July's Picks

Urban Decay Naked Palette

So many colours that work for any kind of look - daytime to evening. I bought this on the plane home from Italy. Such a good palette to have in you collection if you wear neutrals/browns. 

Umberto Giannini Backcomb In A Bottle

I've been using this for a while now, its such a good product for nights out when you want big hair. Its quite pricey at about £5 a bottle for 200ml, but t really works, and it smells amazing! 

Elf Blush in Tickled Pink

I've recently dug this one out and have been using it pretty much every day. It gives such a nice, natural colour.

Estee Lauder brush cleaner

Perfect for day-to-day use.

Benefit High Beam and Hoola 

I got the high beam in a magazine and can't stop using it. Such a pretty highlight. I'll be investing in a full size bottle when this one runs out.

Hoola was an Italy buy from Sephora in Milan train station, not cheap, but worth the money for a matte bronzer.

Rimmel lipstick in Foxy

Such a pretty colour, not too in your face for my liking!

Sammy Fat Hair thickening creme

Trying not to put heat on my hair at the mo, using this stuff and a spritz of hairspray, it looks (just about) bearable. 

So that's my top picks for July, have you been using any of these products? Let me know. x

If you go down to the woods today

As i'm sure many of you who don't already live in the UK will probably know by now, we've actually had amazing weather today (summer might actually be showing its delayed little face!) I joined my mum taking the dogs down to the woods and took a few snaps. Ill be uploading my July fav's either later tonight or tomorrow.

Until then, here's one of my dogs, Marley. He would undoubtedly win 'longest tongue of the year'

Bookmarked #1

Dress / Bag / Shoes / Earrings / Top 

Searching on the Miss Selfridge website for some graduation dress ideas and i found this lovely dress. Paired with a nice pair of heels, i think it could look really good, (im not a big dress wearer!) wether or not it'll suit me is another matter. I'll have to try it on when i'm next in town! 

Spotted this satchel on asos. it's actually a River Island brand. Pricey at £60, but it'll be mine if it ever comes down in the sale!

Toms, a pair for a pair, just doing my bit while having lovely looking shoes on my feet. 

How cute are these earrings from New Look? Spotted them online earlier, and only £3!

Not sure how long this top as been on the Topshop website for (i'm not generally a topshop buyer) but i think its a gorgeous colour and now i reeeeally want it!

A Bitter Disappointment

After visiting Bicester Village a few weeks ago, i was eager to pop into the CCO, where i found the newest member of my nail varnish collection, MAC's 'Jade Dragon'. having never tried a MAC polish before i picked this one out because it stuck out much more than the others they had to offer. I got it home, and applied it with 2 coats to both hands. I have so many different types of varnishes in my collection, ranging from cheap to more expensive brands, but considering how well established a brand MAC are, and how much their make-up is loved by (pretty much) everyone, i have to say i was extremely disappointed. The packaging sleek and very well thought out (except that with the dark polish you can't really see the writing..but that's to be expected) but the polish itself was streaky, had a very thin and not very good brush and it took 2/3 coats until it looked even. Something i didn't expect to see from a high end brand. The last bad thing i found with it, is that it stained my nails quite badly.

After having another colour on for the past week, i wanted to give it another chance, and this is what i came up with. Contrasting with Models Own Grace Green, i think it looks really nice, and love the ring finger look. It applied slightly better today, but still not brilliantly. I don't think i'll be spending anymore money on MAC varnishes until they better the formulation.

Have you had any problems with MAC varnishes? or do you just love the colours too much to care?

(sorry for the extremely bad, out of focus pic!)

Have you had any problems with MAC varnishes? or do you just love the colours too much to care?

Welcome Back!

Top: American Apparel, Cardi: H&M, Ring: Love Hearts and Crosses
So After a few days of getting sorted, i'm back! Over the weekend i went up to see my boyfriend in his hometown of Staffordshire. We went to his cousins wedding and this photo was taken the day after at their garden party. We're planning to go out tomorrow and take some photos that i can hopefully upload on my blog. Normally i use my normal digital camera, but i'm going to take out my DSLR which i've been playing with tonight.


My friend has decided for her 21st that she wants us to all go to Essex. After looking up all the details of hotels and clubs, the only thing i know for sure is that it's going to be one expensive night! She's a huge fan of TOWIE, so the sugar hut is one of the places she's determined to go to! So now we've all been talked into going, we need to find a cheap b&b/hotel to stay in the Brentwood area. If anyone knows of anywhere, please let me know!


Not really sure what's going on with the weather recently. I'm hoping the sun comes out sometime soon so my pale skin can see some colour! (i'm secretly excited for thick jumpers and boots in autumn!)


Looking forward to taking some photos and showing you all tomorrow. x