Wednesday 27 February 2019

Wednesday Wish List


Here are a few things I've been lusting after this week...


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I'm completely smitten with this pretty pastel 'Sweetie Caravan' collection from Vendula London, which launches next Monday, and am definitely going to be needing at least one of these in my life. The designs are absolutely adorable, and perfect for spring. The only thing I would change are the butterflies; I'm so bored of seeing butterflies in the fashion world after years of them being added to every other plus size garment on the high street. Oh so bored. Please tell me I'm not the only one?! 


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Betsey Johnson have some amazing novelty bags at the moment. I thought I'd seen it all when it comes to novelty bags, but this is the first time I've ever seen a mint green oven cross body bag!! Oh my God,  I need it!


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A few beauties from Collectif that need to come live with me. They're exactly my style.


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How cute is this shirt and cardigan from Banned Retro?! (The only acceptable answer is very, by the way!) If these colours aren't your thing, you may be happy to know they both come in a range of colours, and cater to sizes S to 4XL.


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Okay, they're way out of my budget and I could never afford one, but that doesn't stop me admiring these beautiful bags from Kate Spade. I'm particularly loving their wicker designs, and gorgeous green bean satchels right now. That shade of green is to die for.


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Truffle Shuffle's Dumbo make up bag and purse are both so cute. The only problem is, that movie breaks my heart every time, and just looking at the make up bag is making me want to cry. 


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And new to my brooch wish list are these fantastic acrylic brooches from Kimchi and Coconut. The seagull set and beach huts would be perfect for future holidays to Cornwall- I have plenty of memories of getting dive-bombed by feisty seagulls in St. Ives that were trying to steal our pasties and ice creams. I'd also love the Betta (or Siamese fighting fish) brooch, as I've owned quite a few of those pretty little fish over the years in all kinds of colours. Sadly, they're really sensitive and difficult to keep alive for long, so I no longer keep them. I thought it would be kinder to the fish to give them a shot at life with someone else.

If you'd like to see more of the clothes and accessories on my fashion wish list, check out my style wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here.

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Sunday 24 February 2019

Sunday Favourites #366


Hey guys,

I hope you're having a great weekend so far.

Here's a fresh batch of my Sunday Favourites to add a pop of colour and a dash of inspiration to your day.


I love this set of modern mini pastel planters from Sass and Belle.


A Kailo Chic Life have a fun DIY for tattoo paper printed terrazzo planters to help you jazz up your plain ceramic plant pots.


Studio DIY's new sunshine clutch is so cheerful!


This cross stitch kit from Red Bear Design is so lovely. I would probably choose to stitch it in different colours, though... something bright and colourful.


When is a birthday cake not a birthday cake? When it's a birthday cake shaped marshmallow from Sprinkle Bakes! Get in my belly now.


These pink lemonade Rice Krispy treats from Sprinkles For Breakfast sound delicious.


This champagne strawberry cake from Best Friends For Frosting is so damn pretty you almost wouldn't want to eat it. Almost.


I'd love to have a go at Oh Joy's pretty mesh clutch DIY. It looks like fun!


I need this awesome rainbow planter from Sass and Belle.


I'm also loving Sass and Belle's colourful Frida Kahlo tea towel, along with the rest of the Frida collection.


Inspiring sketchbook pages from artist Julie Hamilton.

I've fallen in love with tattoo artist Amanda Chanfreau's stunning colourful, folky style. Her tattoos are all amazing! Make sure you check out her Instagram for more.


Beautiful embroidery art from Jojo Giltsoff. Am I the only one who read the quote in the tune of Good Charlotte?! 


This pretty cat's unusual coat is caused by the rare skin condition vitiligo. If you can believe it, she was a black kitten with a few white markings! I never knew animals other than humans could have the condition, so you learn something new every day.


This tattoo sleeve by tattoo artist Megan Oliver is incredible. I'd love something in this style.


I wish I had a use for this wild thing balloon garland from Poppies For Grace because it looks amazing. Every house needs a balloon garland.

For more inspiration like this, be sure to check out my Pinterest and Tumblr. You can also find all previous Sunday Favourites posts here.

Have a great day!

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Wednesday 20 February 2019

Wednesday Wish List


Here are a few things I've been lusting after this week...


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Collectif have me dreaming of balmy summer days and holidays in the sun with their summery new selection. I'm so excited to see spring and summer fashion beginning to trickle in to the online stores, and the return of brighter colours and fun summer prints after months of dark jewel colours and subdued prints. (I'm so ready to say "goodbye" to winter, and move on in to spring, in case you can't tell). Collectif are already killing it with these pretty dresses (and skirt), and I'm loving the pops of colour and fun fabrics- especially the gorgeous yellow Aria swing dress. Can this be my s/s wardrobe, please?



I'm also smitten with Collectif's sunshine yellow Charlene tropical toucan cardigan. I've always loved toucans and yellow clothing, so this is screaming my name very loudly right now. If only I could afford to spend £45 on a cardi...


ASDA Rainbow Ombre Duvet Set

I've fallen in love with this rainbow ombre duvet set from ASDA after seeing it on someone's Instagram last weekend. It's so colourful and cheerful, and very me. Sadly, it's currently only available in king size online and my local ASDAs doesn't stock any bedding, so I'm praying the double comes back in stock online soon. You may be able to find the other sizes in store, so definitely check your local ASDA if you suddenly need this duvet set in your life as much as I do!



Too Faced Pretty Rich Diamond Light Eyeshadow Palette

I don't need any more eyeshadow palettes, but Too Faced's new Pretty Rich Diamond Light eyeshadow palette looks absolutely dreamy. The glitters and shimmers shades look especially amazing. I wonder if I could squeeze one more palette in to my make up drawers..?


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Cath Kidston just keep on bringing out amazing new designs this season, so my Cath Kidston wish list is currently a million miles long and growing all the time. I love so many of the new prints and collections, and one of my current favourites has to be the Rainbows range. The designs are so sweet and cheerful, and that colourful little arch print couldn't fail to make you happy. I'm definitely tempted to add a piece or two to my collection soon...


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Lindy Bop are still luring me in with gorgeous dresses, and these are a few of my new favourites. These prints are all fantastic! One of each, please!


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I was obsessed with Leo Dicaprio and these two films as a pre-teen/teen in the mid-late nineties. I watched the movies so many times, and even had the soundtracks which I listened to often. In fact, Titanic is still one of my favourite films today, and I still have those soundtracks somewhere. So, I kinda need these t-shirts from Truffle Shuffle, even if I'd probably only wear them as pyjama tees.  They're making me feel so nostalgic! As for sizing, they both go up to a 3XL which should fit a 20/22.

If you'd like to see more of the fashion, beauty, and homeware items on my wish list, check out my wish list boards on Pinterest, where I pin all the things that catch my eye. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here.

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Monday 18 February 2019

Snow Day



On Friday the 1st, we finally received our first snow fall of the season here in Oxfordshire. I awoke to find the world outside my window was blanketed in 12cm of pristine white snow, and was getting deeper by the minute, which naturally put me in a good mood because I bloody love snow! We don't get snow often where I live- a couple of times each winter if we're lucky, every few years if we're not- so I still find it magical whenever it arrives.


I sat at my bedroom window and watched the snow fall for a while, and once it was light enough, I threw on some clothes, and headed out in to the garden to take a few photos and have a play with my new Instax camera. I had hoped to make it outside and get photos of the unspoiled snow before my dog, Rosie, returned home from her morning walk with my Dad and blemished it with her paw prints, but I wasn't fast enough. They came through the door just as I made it down the stairs. There went any chance I had of snapping pictures of flawless untouched snow.


Rosie adores snow, as we found out the first time she experienced snow on the ground just over a year ago, and dashed out in to the garden with me with a full blown attack of the zoomies, brought on by sheer joy. I could not have stopped her from joining me if I'd tried. (Not that I would've). She was rapturously leaping around after her ball in the snow like a spring lamb, sinking up to the top of her legs in the deepest spots, and launching snow-caked tennis balls in my direction for me to throw for her again and again. Rosie either throws her ball down at you from her mouth with dramatic emphasis (here's your fucking tennis ball!), or demands a game of tug of war with it before she'll consider letting go (which is what she's asking for in the photos where she's pressed up against my polka dotted legs); there is no inbetween. She couldn't always find the ball under all that snow, leaving me to sink my hands in to the icy wet slush and freeze my fingers off to retrieve a few for her (note to self: must buy waterproof gloves!), but my clever girl located most of them. She's come a long way since her last snow-day when she didn't understand where the balls were disappearing to each time they sank in the snow. Rosie's an intelligent little lady, but she can also be kinda dumb sometimes.


I'm not sure who enjoyed playing ball in the snow more; Rosie or myself. It was freezing cold, but I loved standing out in the snow, feeling the chill on my cheeks, and snowflake after snowflake land on my hair and eyelashes, skin and clothes, while I watched her having the time of her life. She gets so much joy from running around after a ball and playing in the snow. It melts my heart seeing her so happy. It's true what they say about the little things in life... they really are the best.



So, my intention to take photos of the snow-draped scenery turned in to a great opportunity to take photos of my dog having fun in the snow, and, let's face it, photos of my cute little snow dog are always going to be better than photos of a snowy but ugly suburban garden minus one snow dog, aren't they? I captured some great shots of Rosie looking cute in the white stuff, along with a few crappy ones of the scenery, too, and I know which ones I prefer.


Once I'd reached my limit, I retreated back to the warmth, and had to bribe Rosie indoors with treats. She was having so much fun being a snow dog, she didn't want to come back inside. I think she would've stayed out there all day if we'd let her, but I was conscious of her getting too cold- even if Tibetan terriers are perfectly equipped for the snow. They were originally bred for the snowy mountains of Tibet, and have a thick double coat to keep them warm, and large, round, flat feet with hair between their toes and pads, providing traction and acting as snowshoes to help them walk in the snow- something most dog breeds don't have. On the downside, they also have hairy little legs that soft, newly fallen snow likes to compact to like dreadlocks, so it can take some work to thaw her out after venturing out in fresh snow. Last time, we had to melt the snow off with a hair dryer because nothing else was working, but this time, Rosie got to work herself and gnawed most of it off with her teeth, leaving melting snow all over the carpet.  And my bare feet. Thanks, pup.



After a rest on the sofa, I went back upstairs, and continued to watch the snow fall from my bedroom window. It continued pirouetting from the sky for most of the day, and by the time it got dark, we had about 18cm on the ground. (Or so the news said). It was like a winter wonderland.


The next morning, I awoke to flawless blue skies and sunshine, and snow still draping the landscape. It had compacted down overnight, but we still had a thick covering on the ground. Of course, Rosie was eager to play in the snow again as soon as we got up, so we had a repeat of the day before, and another opportunity for photos. The last four photos were taken that day.

Two days later, the rain came and washed most of it away. I would usually be gutted that the snow had vanished so quickly, but this time I was relieved there wasn't enough snow left to disrupt my travel plans for some concert adventures that Monday morning.

...but that's another story for another day. Perhaps I'll tell you about it sometime.

Do you enjoy a good snow day, or does the snow leave you longing for hot summer days?
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