Inspiration: Home

Forever neglecting the blog, i've been so busy with uni, graduating and working at my new job i've failed to keep this up. I'm hoping now my days of working weekends are over I can get back to loving my blog again. Sam and I hope to buy our first house within the next year and i'm forever Pinterestin' interior ideas. I'm so torn between nordic vibes and cosy/comfortable country living. I can't wait to share that journey on my blog.

Can't believe how quickly the last three months have gone, scratch that, I can't believe how quickly the last three YEARS have gone. University has flow by and i actually have a big girl job. Right, lets get this blog back on track.

#OOTD

Duster: Primark. Shorts: Urban Outfitters. Shoes: Clarks. 

Met Gala, 2015

Here are my two best dresses from this years Met Gala. Rosie HW make up was absoloutely flawless and Kendall is an effortless beauty. It would seem that this years theme was sheer with lots of glitter and glam and many channelling an oriental vibe. Who were your favourites this year?

Life | Update

I'm writing this as a way of procrastination. I've been ever so busy with trying to revise, finishing my final ever uni assignment whilst fitting in work, placement and a social life too. Its been a hectic few weeks but I can't wait to finally get back to things I enjoy like going to the gym, writing blog posts again!

The weather has been so beautiful in England lately so Sam and I took a little road trip to the beach on our day off for a little break from reality. I said it in my previous post but I am so lucky to live so close to the Welsh border. These pictures were at Barmouth beach. It was so quiet which was lovely because this beach is usually the busiest one during the summer. I couldn't get over how beautiful it looked. 

Travel | Lake Vyrnwy, Wales, 2015.

Sorry I've been so MIA, I had my dissertation hand in last month and I've been working all through Easter, going to placement as well as attempting to revise for my final exams next month and finishing my final assignment. Its been a huge stress but I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Here are a few pictures from a little visit to Lake Vyrnwy. It was nice to get away from all the stress and do a whole lot of nothing for once. I am so lucky to live just 30 minutes away from the border of Wales which means little road trips away to the beach or countryside aren't more than two hours away.

Oh, and thank you to all my followers old and new. I am thinking of doing a little giveaway once I hit 100 followers on Bloglovin' so please share this post and I will hopefully buy a few little bits to giveaway to you lovely lot! I think I'll do some of my favourite drugstore products as well as a little trinket or two. What types of things would you like to see in my giveaway?

Purchases | Clarks SS15

So for those who don't know, I work at Clarks shoes. I've been there for over two years now and I absolutely love it. It has a stigma for being for children's school shoes or old lady shoes but I can honestly say they've really stepped up their game over the past five years. Collabs with the likes of Orla Kiely and Herschel they've really got it down. I'm forever being complimented on my shoes and when I tell them they're from Clarks, they're shocked. Here are my latest two pairs for SS15, I am in love.

Purchases | MAC Cinderella

I managed to bag myself the sold out MAC Cinderella lipstick in 'Free As A Butterfly' last week, a perfect shimmery nude along with MAC 'Pink Sensibles' quad eyeshadow. When I got an email I couldn't resist! Did you manage to get hold of the long anticipated collection?

Life | Whats In My Bag?

1. Handbag - H&M, 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs purse, 3. Soap & Glory Hand Food, 4. iPhone & Earphones, 5. Inhaler, 6. Compact Mirror, 7. Mac Lipstick, 8. Diary 9. Pen.

This trusty H&M I got for my birthday last year. I love the silver accents on the four corners of the bag making it a lot more stable than other side bags I've had in the past and I don't have to worry about the leather scuffing when I put it down. Its so soft and wide enough that it manages to fit in my big purse as well as all these other items which normally requires a bigger handbag, its great. I don't actually use my inhaler that much, if not at all but you can never be too sure (I am turning into my mother!). I also carry whatever lipstick I have decided to wear that day, today was Mac in the shade Rebel. It is always my 'go to' lipstick!

I always love knowing what other people hold in their bags, what are your essentials?

Beauty | Everyday Favourites: Drugstore Make Up

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So here are my favourite 'go to' high street/drugstore products. Rimmel has always been a major product for me when I just started out with make up. Sleek eyebrow palette is the dupe to Benefits 'brow zing' which I swear by. I admit, this one isn't as hard wearing but still lasts a good 8 hour day. The sephora foundation is what I picked up whilst in Milan last November after loosing all my make up at the airport (don't ask!) Its such a great foundation and roughly about £15 a bottle. It has medium/light coverage and was perfect for that dewy look. Its the foundation I reach for when I'm not doing much with my day or just popping out for a few hours. Its really quick to apply and I'll be out of the house within 20 minutes.

What are your favourite drugstore products?

Inspiration | Interior

images from Pinterest

I've always had a love from interior design, my mama always said she though I would be an interior designer when I was older because I was forever making cushion covers/curtains and even staying on after school sewing clubs. Sam and I have been looking at houses recently, with me graduating this summer and him already in full time work we definitely want to find a place of our own. We currently live with his parents whilst we save but I can't cope with the lack of wardrobe. I need one back in my life. Pinterest always inspires me, its so easy to get lost on Pinterest, especially whilst trying to avoid dissertation! I took these pictures off my interior board and it would seem I have a bit of an obsession with shelves.

Do you love interior? What items could you not live without?

Fashion | Favourite Shows at #mfw Fendi, No. 21 and Dolce and Gabbana

Fendi AW15

No. 21 AW15

Dolce and Gabbana

Although there have been many fashion weeks on already. Milan fashion week has always been my favourite week. I visited Milan last November with my girls from university. Its one of the most stunning places ever. Here are a few of my favourite shows over the last week. Milan does not disappoint. Karl does it again with his effortless style as he designs for Fendi. This oozes seventies chic, the combination of tan leather and A line shapes, are what fashion dreams are made of. 

Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s collection at No. 21 is by far my new favourite, neutral colours, black and layering and I'm all about the layers, especially during the Autumn/Winter season.  The cropped jackets with the line of fur give it a sense of luxury and cosiness yet effortlessly stylish.

Lastly, my highlight of the week. Dolce and Gabbana with their show dedicated to all the mama's out their, their Viva la Mamma collection included actual babies and preggo mommas! Oh, and the clothes, the stunning floral patterns and classic shapes. If I look anything like these hot mama's when I have children I will be a happy women.

What have been your favourite shows over the fashion week season?

Travel | Edinburgh, 2015.

It was Sam and I's two year anniversary last weekend so we decided to book three nights in the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Edinburgh. We had been the year before on a whim and absolutely loved it. We didn't see as much as we liked the first time so just had to come back. It's by far one of my favourite cities in the world. Not to mention the Scottish accent *swoon*. We also managed to have a little tea break in the infamous Elephant House - "the birthplace of Harry Potter" where JK Rowling started writing Harry Potter! It's was so busy but it definitely lived up to its expectations, the views were incredible, you can see Edinburgh castle from the window! Every time I go it always reminds me of my favourite Disney film 'Brave', its such a whimsical wonderful place I could spend hours wandering the little side streets of Edinburgh.

Do you have any favourite cities you love to visit?

Inspiration | Short Hair

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So for those who don't know, I got my hair cut short at the end of last year. After having crazy long hair for the past few years (see: summer update) it was time for a change. I'm absolutely loving seeing all the celebrities (Kimmy K, Jourdan Dunn, Rosie HW) cutting off their locks for a more shorter style. It definitely makes me feel a lot older and fresher.

Have you changed your hair recently? Do you plan on opting for shorter style?