Sunday 4 August 2013

Sunday Favourites #41

Good morning folks,

I've been spoilt with inspiration this week, and have plenty to share with you, so I'm just going to skip all the rambling, and let you dive in! Enjoy.

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These colours are so striking together. I can't wait to attempt it myself.

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These colours are so summery!

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Style inspiration from Mona Lisa Smile. Maggie Gyllenhaal's look is my favourite.

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I'm in love with these bird house key hooks! I want them in my house!

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Kate of Scathingly Brilliant has blogged a four part tour of her bedroom this week, and it has to be the most perfect and adorable room I've ever seen. Everything she owns is so pretty and interesting. Every post is fascinating, and you can see each post here: 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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I want this phone!

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Love these colours together.

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Fact.

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Great nail art.

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I can never resist a colourful manicure, and this one is so funky.

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This mixture of jewel tone colours and patterns is to die for. I love pairing these colours together.

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I gain my inspiration from all kinds of fashions and cultures, and one of my biggest colour influences is easily from traditional Indian clothing. I saw this photograph and was immediately in awe at all the beautiful clothing and fabrics; and of course, in love with the use of bold colours and patterns paired together. (You all know how much I love my colour!) The purple, teal, and turquoise outfit at the bottom left is my favourite.

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I love this gift wrapping idea of knotting coloured wool around a cardboard box.

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What a great use of colour!

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Vintage suitcases lined with maps.

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Had to get some pretty polka dot dresses in this post somewhere!

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Dream hair.

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These little piggies have bravely made friends with a Tiger.


This made me smile.


A kind gesture which restores your faith in people. It's nice to know that there are some truly selfless people in the world. You can read more acts of kindness here. I may have shed a tear at a few of them...


This is the Mirrorcube Tree Hotel, which is almost invisible thanks to the illusion of mirrored walls which reflect the surrounding trees. Amazing.

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This peacock mirror tattoo is beautiful.

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This lady looks fabulous. I need that dress!

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A giant Great Dane, and a tiny fawn make friends. Aw.


Apparently this is a true story. You really couldn't make these things up! I'm not sure I would have allowed my husband to threaten me with a gun during every argument, though; loaded or unloaded!


I'll take a one-way ticket to where ever this is, please!

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You wouldn't find a beach like this in England! Those shells are amazing.

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I've got serious tattoo envy with these beautiful English country garden tattoos.

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The visual merchandiser in me loves how this scene has been dressed. What a lovely setting for a balmy Summer evening.

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This recipe for Rhubarb and Strawberry Lemonade sounds delicious.

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I LOVE this idea of framing vintage scarves for unusual artwork. I can see myself doing this at some point.


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This! Stop body shaming! We are all different!

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There's nothing wrong with your body, but there's a lot wrong with the messages which try to convince you otherwise.

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Taco the tortoise dressed like a taco!

And some posts you might also enjoy:

// 12 Absolutely Terrifying Two Sentence Horror Stories.

// 25 Pictures That Will Make You Believe In True Love. Grab the tissues!

// 55 toys and games which will make you nostalgic if you grew up in the mid eighties to early nineties, like me. Who remembers Polly Pockets, Quints, and troll dolls?

// 101 Fashion Tips and Tricks Every Girl Should Know. Many of these are common knowledge, but I did find many of the tips quite handy.

// What's Your Undertone? Here's How to Find It.

// Have you read Bronny Zigmond's honest and eye opening post: It Happened To Me, Creepy Dudes Made Me Stop Fatshion Blogging? She talks about the unwanted attention her fatshion outfit photos have gained from creepy men, and how she's now altered her blogging style and which outfits she shares because of it.

// I also came across a brilliant post on the blog Dances With Fat, entitled "Smart Answers to Stupid Questions"; giving fantastic comebacks to fat hating comments.

// Looking for some books to add to your summer reading list? Why not take a look at these 23 Books You Didn't Read in High School But Actually Should. I've only read two of these myself (Of Mice and Men, and Animal Farm), so have added the rest to my reading bucket list.

Have a great day!


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  1. I'm a mess, the love stories, oh my Lord! I couldn't speak e.g wail, sob, sniff, she has lunch with her...., and then pointed at screen sob! but they were beautiful stories and I cry too easily (I'm ok with that!)great post Louise, Maggie Gyllenhaal's look is exactly what I want this autumn, and the books! weirdly Sylvia Plath 'the bell jar' is one of my wants! x

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    1. Those love stories had me shedding a few tears, too- I cry at everything these days. Lol. At least it's good to know we're not dead inside, haha! You'd look amazing in Maggie's outfit. It's perfect. I've still not read The Bell Jar but it's on the list! x

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  2. I have a feeling that it's Georgina from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust in that beautiful polka dot dress. I want to start playing around with bright makeup, which you may have noticed from Pinterest earlier this week :) x

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    1. I think you're right, Beth! She looks stunning. You'd look amazing in colourful make up- you should definitely blog the looks you try! I did see some of your pins, and sure I repinned some of them. :) x

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  3. I bloody love these posts and I'm yoinking that stop body shaming photo. Indian clothing is so gorgeous. Your love of colour comes through in every one of these posts. x x

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    1. Aw thanks Leah. I'm so glad you enjoy them. Nab away! I would love to get my hands on some of the fabric they make saris etc from, so beautiful! I simply cannot control myself when it comes to colour. Haha! xx

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  4. I always look forward to these posts xx

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    1. Aw, I'm so glad you enjoy them, hun xx

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