#PassionForFashion2

A couple of weeks ago I received an email letting me know that Money Supermarket were running their second 'Passion for Fashion' competition (you can read all about it and find out how to enter here).

With all the lovely new spring summer collections in the shops at the moment, the aim was to create three dream looks for under £200 each, in the following categories - casual wear, holiday wear and party wear. If you have read my blog regularly in the past you'll know I love putting outfits together, and so I thought I'd give it a shot!

Here are my three 'looks' (you can click on each image to make them bigger)...

The first outfit I'e put together is the casual look and I've gone for what I'd consider a preppy vibe, very Grease inspired! The starting point was double denim - who said this can't be done?! The tie fronted shirt brings a cuteness to the look, and with the skater style skirt I'd be baring my legs for the first time this year which would feel great after having them covered up all winter! The white shoes look really comfortable and so would be perfect for a relaxed day out, whether it be riding a bike through the park, shopping in town or heading to a theme park. I've seen the 'Nerd' and 'Geek' t-shirts everywhere at the moment, and although I love them so does everyone else, so this necklace still allowed me to still channel this feeling, but in a slightly less obvious way. My favourite piece in the outfit however is the River Island jacket which is from Rihanna's new collection. Not only does the varsity style design work well for the preppy look, but...wait for it... it has leather sleeves! Not only is this unusual, but I think it toughens up quite a cutesy outfit, so it gives a great overall balance. I would love to wear this once the sun (finally!) starts showing itself!

Right now with no holiday on the horizon, this really is a 'dream' outfit unfortunately! The majority of the money in as you can see went on these amazing beach trousers. I know this is a lot of money to spend on one item, but I just think they can be worn year after year, and due to the quite neutral shades and patterns can be worn with all different bikinis. I love the idea of beach trousers - much more practical for beach volleyball than a sarong or dress! Bikini-wise I've gone for this gorgeous sparkly number from River Island. The strapless design means no tan lines, and I think it would look stunning with the sun reflecting off all the detailing. Combined with the trousers this would also make a lovely look for post-beach drinks. The neutral shades and simple designs of the sunglasses and flip flops match the rest of the outfit well, but I avoided spending too much money on them as I always end up throwing these things around on holiday and having to buy new ones each year, so I didn't want to invest too much in them. The final item is this gorgeous simple rucksack - I think it adds a really casual, relaxed feel to the look, which is exactly how I want to feel when I'm away on holiday!

There is nothing I don't absolutely love about this outfit - it really is my dream look. For a party I do love a dress, but as I'm not generally a particularly 'girly' dresser, the monochrome, simple, geometric style of this dress finds the perfect balance between 'dressy' and 'me'! As the dress is quite simple I did want to add a pop of colour, and  just love the neon trend that is in this summer, so the detailing on the (amazing!) platforms and bright bag worked well together. Again, as I generally like to dress quite fuss-free I've kept jewellery simple, with just these gold earrings which pick up the gold hardware detailing on the bag. The final addition is the amazing jacket - not only does it tie in all the colours, but it's a real statement piece that gives the outfit a unique, stand-out look. This really is my perfect party outfit, and at £184.99 it even leaves some of the £200 free for the first cocktail of the night!

I hope you like the looks I've put together. There's still a few days left to enter the competition, so why not give it a go yourself?!...

xx

Shaping up for Christmas with New Look

Many of my posts on this blog involve me browsing online and putting outfits together - I waste many an hour on the sites of my favourite stores selecting what I will buy once I get that elusive payrise / lottery win / millionaire boyfriend (delete as appropriate).

Therefore, when I saw on Twitter that New Look were running a competition to put together your favourite party look to suit your body shape I thought I'd get involved! You can find all the details of the competition here.

After several hours of picking and choosing, umm-ing and ahh-ing and changing my mind, here's the look that I came up with to suit my hourglass shape...

(You can click on the image to make it bigger!)

Amongst New Look's vast selection of party dresses I found this bodycon beauty. It perhaps isn't the dress that most screams 'Christmas partaaaaaay' out of the selection, with no jewels, sequins or sparkles, but I just love it. The bodycon style is perfect for the hourglass figure, and with the black shaping at the sides, it is doubly flattering.

The aztec print has been everywhere this autumn/winter, so I thought why not continue this into party season. The gold and silver colours mean any metallic accessories will work beautifully with it, making it a really versatile piece.

In my opinion accessories are the key to any party look. Firstly I selected these triangle earrings, as I thought they compliment the aztec pattern of the dress perfectly. An elegant up-do would really set these off. And although I veered away from sequins on the dress, I didn't feel the look was complete without some sparkle, so this sequin clutch adds a touch of glitz!

If you're anything like me you'll be hitting the dancefloor at your Christmas party this year (in my head I am totes Shakira, others may disagree) and as well as looking amazing, the slight platform on these heels should make them a little bit comfier for all that hip-shaking!

The final item to complete my look is a jacket - shivering outside the bar while you wait for your taxi is not a great look! The peplum style again accentuates the waist, a must for any hourglass party-goer.

I would definitely rock this outfit this party season - it's stylish, sexy and classy all in one (in my opinion!). I hope you like the look I created. What are your party essentials for Christmas 2013?

xx

New Look / Sparkle Fashion Blog #denimcomp

I love denim. I love New Look. And I love putting outfits together.

So, when I saw this competition New Look are running with Sparkle Fashion Blog I just had to get involved! You can find all the details and rules of the competition here, but basically the idea is to create an outfit for any occasion based around a pair of New Look jeans. New Look will give the winner £200 plus a pair of jeans, and 9 runners up will also receive some jeans.

With the competition running over September and October, I decided to go with an autumn theme - a good look for as the weather gets colder. I've explained all my choices in the description underneath, and you can click on the picture to make it bigger.

I wanted to make my entry original and so, as I'm writing this on 4th October which is National Poetry Day, I decided to write a poem about the outfit, rather than just write about it! I very rarely write poems, but I enjoyed putting this together (and it didn't actually take that long!) so I hope you enjoy it!

As Autumn leaves begin to fall

My wardrobe needs some new additions.

So I couldn't help but spend some time

On New Look's Denim Competition.

The skinny jeans are the centre piece

High-waisted and a gorgeous red.

Now I'll ditch the summer floaty skirts

And opt for these instead.

Autumn often brings a chill

So this fur gilet will keep me warm.

It's chunky style balances the jeans

Which are fitted to the form.

I'll add a bobble hat for extra warmth

So I'm cosy come rain or snow.

And with these wedges on my feet

I've a complete look from head to toe.

'Double denim?!' I hear you cry

'Surely this shirt should be a 'no'?!'

But trying to get out of my fashion rut

With confidence I'll give it a go.

Practical outfits don't need to be dull

A statement necklace is right on trend.

So I'll add to the neck of a casual shirt

And keep the look stylish til the end.

As a rock chick at heart I couldn't resist

This bag, perfect for my essentials.

Covered in this season's studs

It'll up my fashion credentials.

So there's my outfit

For crunching Autumn leaves as days get dark.

Practical, stylish, cosy and 'me'

I think it really hits the mark!

Why not pop over to Sparkle Fashion Blog and get involved yourself - there's still time! You can look on Twitter at #denimcomp for some inspiration!

xx

Handbag Essential

Making commuting just that little bit more bearable on a Tuesday.

xx

First Signs of Winter

Well the first signs of winter really did poke their pesky little heads out today didn't they?! Relentless torrential rain really isn't the best way to start the week.

One of the many things Autumn/Winter brings for me is a change of nail varnish colour, and when I painted my nails this morning, for the first time in months I veered away from the pastel, summery shades I've been favouring and instead went for a darker, warmer tone.

I chose '273 Raspberry' by Barry M. I love this one - it was one of my go-to colours last year and I'm sure it will be the same this season.

I'm a big fan of Barry M - compared to the other brands at the lower end of the price range I find these are generally much better quality (the odd shade permitting which I'm not too keen on). I thankfully only needed one coat, which was a bit of a relief as I hastily painted just as I ran out of the door for work!

Have any of you got any darker shades you can recommend? I seem to own lots of summery colours (and lots of pink!) but I dont have many options more suitable for the winter months. Any suggestions much appreciated!

xx

Passion for Fashion

A few weeks ago on the lovely Lily's blog I read about this fab 'Passion for Fashion' competition being run by Money Supermarket. You can read all about the competition here, but in a nutshell the aim is to create your dream looks for autumn/winter for under £200 each.

Now it's no secret that I both love a bargain and love putting outfits together, so I thought I'd give it a go!

I think the looks are all very 'me' - or at least how I'd like to be! There were 5 categories in total, and I found some easier than others to create looks for. I'm always dazzled by party dresses and my wardrobe consists of far too many, so I was spoilt for choice here, whereas I'm far more of a snuggle under the duvet in winter kind of girl than brave the elements, so the outdoor task was more of a struggle!

I'm really pleased with what I came up with though, and I really would like to wear all of the outfits. For under £200 each they're not bank braking either. Although I have to say, I didn't find keeping within the price restrictions too difficult - there are so many good buys on the high street at the moment that with a bit of savvy shopping you can easily create expensive looking outfits for less.

I hope (my technology skills permitting!) that you can click on each of the images to make them bigger.  I've included where all the items are from so you can take a look if you like them, and have also tried to explain the looks I was going for and why I made some of the selections I did.

I hope these outfits show my 'Passion for Fashion'. It was certainly a lot of fun putting them together. Why not give it a go yourself?!

xx

The Wanderer Returns

Hello strangers..!

It's fair to say it's been a while since I last blogged - over 16 months to be exact. 

A lot changed in my life back at the start of 2011 - I moved to London for a new job and was thrown into a new, exciting world. This meant blogging took a back seat as I explored a new city, made new friends and tried to find my feet in a new industry.

I actually don't regret abandoning the blog, as I never wanted it to become a chore, which is how I think I'd have felt about it if I'd forced myself to keep writing. But recently I've been itching to get going again. I've still been following my favourite blogs all this time, and over the past few months have been feeling the urge to get reacquainted with my keyboard!

I don't have any master plans about how often I'll blog, or what I'll blog about, but we'll just see how it goes.

I thought about deleting all my old posts and starting from scratch, as I feel like I've changed a lot in the last year or so, and I'm not sure my old posts are still 'me'. But I then remembered how much work I put in to them and I don't want that to all be wasted.

So that's it - I'm back!

It feels good to once again by writing under 'Wings To Fly'.

xx

30 Day Challenge (Post 3) - 'A Gift'

Evening ladies,

Hope you're all good and have already got that Friday feeling in anticipation for tomorrow - I have, and can't wait for the weekend!

Last night I had a very exciting evening, as I went to the National Movie Awards at Wembley Arena :-D Typical me, I forgot to take my camera, but my friend who I went with had hers, so I'll share some pics as soon as I get them from her! There might even me the odd snap of a celeb or too, but I'll keep you waiting...

Anyway, back to business - this is the third post of the 30 day challenge, and the challenge is to post a picture of 'A piece of clothing or jewellery that was a gift'

To be honest, I thought this would be really easy, but when I looked through my stuff I really struggled to find anything that was a gift. However, then I remembered this cute necklace that I got from a friend in a not-so-secret Santa.

I'm not sure where it's from but I really like it and wear it quite a lot :-)

I do have some really 'special' jewellery that's been passed on to me, but I'll save that for another post in the series.

That's me for now, and as I said, hopefully I'll be able to post up some pictures of my glamorous evening over the weekend :-)

Take care all and have a good Friday!

xx

30 Day Challenge (Post 2) 'Your Favourite Shirt'

Hi all!

Hope you've all had a great weekend :-) I had a great night out on Friday (no photos were taken unfortunately) which meant that due to a combination of alcohol and tiredness, yesterday was pretty much a write off! I've had a good day today but now it's Sunday night and I can't believe how quickly Monday comes around.

Anyway, moving on, here's the second part of the '30 Day Challenge', which is...

2. Post a picture of... your favourite shirt.

I've taken 'shirt' to mean 'top', assuming this tag started in America. So, here it is. I am just loving this top from Next at the moment, which I got a couple of months ago, I think for around £28. The colours are really rich and gorgeous, which I think you can see from this photo. It's also got a lovely silky feel, so it feels nice to wear.

The reason this top is my favourite, and not just a top that I like lots and lots, is that it is really versatile. I can wear it with a maxi skirt, shorts or trousers to create different looks, and it can be made to look really casual or really dressy. It's so nice when you buy something you totally fall in love with which I did today when I bought a new handbag, but that's a whole different post!) :-D

That's all for now girls, and enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!

xx

30 Day Challenge - Post 1!

Hola chicas,

I said last night that I really want to become more consistent with my blogging again. Up until a few months ago, I was blogging really often and really enjoying it, but recently I seemed to have lost my way a bit.

So, when I stumbled upon a tag on Selina'a blog I though it would be something that could help me get my mojo back!! (You can find her blog at flyingsaucer.typepad.com - check it out, its amazing!) It turns out the tag was originally meant for tumblr, but like Selina I'm going to give it a bash on my blog. The idea is that there are 30 posts you do in 30 days (I'm going to admit right now that I might not quite do it in 30 days, but I'll do them all as quickly as possible).

So without further ado, here goes!

1. Post a picture of... Your closet.

Ta daaaaa! This is my wardrobe. I got it from Ikea quite recently and it was a bargain at about £80. It's only small, and isn't quite the build in double wardrobe I have at my mum's house, but it get's me by!

On top of my wardrobe I have these two baskets I got from Tiger Tiger. They are perfect for all my bags....

And here is inside my wardrobe (it's quite tidy so I'm rather proud of myself!). I have most of my clothes hanging up, and then on the top shelf have plain vests and t-shirts, and my gym clothes. On the bottom are my hoodies, and shoes that I don't wear very often (I have the shoes I wear more often on a separate shoes rack). As you can see it's a tight squeeze so I have to keep it tidy really, else it would be ridiculous!

And there we have it - my wardrobe :-)

See you tomorrow (hopefully!) for post number 2!

xx

What's In My Bag?...

I love watching 'What's In My Bag' videos and toyed with the idea of making one myself. But seeing as I've gone off the idea of seeing my own mug on YouTube, I thought that writing a post on it may be a good compromise. It's not quite the same I know, but at least I can still show you 'what's in my bag'.

So first up, the all important bag. This is the baby I'm carrying round on a day to day basis at the moment...

I got it from Accessorize for a bargainous £8.40 in the sale. My mum bought the same one - we match! I love it because it's big enough to fit everything I need, but is still pretty light. I don't know about you, but I find some bags are just so heavy before you even put anything in them, so once you have got all your things in it, they're just ridiculous.

Here's what I have in my bag at the moment. I didn't realise I carried so much 'stuff' around with me all the time - and this is on a good day!

So I have some random essentials - I usually keep these in the little pocket on the inside. Tissues, hairbands, chewing gun, paracetamol, lipgloss and lip balm. I love cute little packets of tissues like this one :-)

Then we have the three items I never leave the house without - my Accessorize purse, iPhone and keys (complete with Tesco clubcard!). I literally couldn't live without my iPhone - I don't know how I used to function without it!

My iPod and pass holder with my Young Persons Railcard and Oyster card are always in my bag. I always need them on the tube/train/bus, so rather than have to remember them everytime, it's just easier if I always have them with me.

Looking in my bag it seems I'm prepared for all weathers! I've got my leopard print umbrella which I got in my goodie bag at The Look Show, some fingerless gloves from Primarni and sunnies from Dorothy Perkins. Come rain, cold or sunshine, I'm ready!

Last but not least, I might have been a little bit naughty as in the front pocket I appear to have a half eaten packet of Skittles (better than an empty packet I guess!).

So that's what I have in my bag :-) It's pretty tidy for me - no random receipts or half empty water bottles like there normally are! I might do another one of these posts in a couple of months time if I change things up at all.

If you've done a 'What's In My Bag' video or blog post, link me up :-D

xx

I'm Feeling Forever 21

When I went to Birmingham recently to meet a friend for dinner and a few cheeky drinks, on my way from the station I couldn't help but pop in to Forever 21 in the Bull Ring. I went to uni in Birmingham so for four years the Bull Ring was my second home, so it felt good to return :-D

As it was only a very fleeting visit I didn't actually try anything on or buy anything, but I did do a bit of exploring.

My main observation is that the store is MASSIVE!! Three floors of goodness :-D The ground floor is some mens and some womens, the middle floor is all women's clothes, and upstairs is mainly accessories, underwear and sleepwear. There's even a Costa inside the store, so you can stop for a bit of a rest after you've shopped 'til you've dropped!

The store is really nicely decorated (if that's the right word!) with big chandeliers, good lighting and lots of glittery-ness. I thought it was a really great shopping experience, as everything was well spaced out, well displayed and tidy (a nice change if you are used to Primark!).

As I say, I didn't try anything on, but a quick peek at the price tags suggested everything was pretty affordable - I'd probably say about New Look prices.

The top floor was my favourite - a treasure trove of jewellery, belts, hair accessories, bags, purses and belts... I wanted everything :-D I'm pretty sure if I was after a necklace to go with a specific outfit, I could have easily found one in there.

Look how these accessories are displayed - on cute tiered cake stands! I just think showing things off like this makes everything seem more expensive than it actually is, so you really feel like you're buying something special :-)

I'll definitely be making another trip to Forever 21 next time I'm in Birmingham, when I'll hopefully have more time to peruse the rails (and not just take some rushed photos!).

Have any of you managed to visit Forever 21 yet, either in Birmingham or across the pond in America? If you have, what did you think? Did you buy anything?

xx

Put A Ring On It!

Evening all.

So I'm pleased to report that I had a really good second week at my new job :-) But I still think that no matter how much you like your job, you still get that Sunday night feeling where the weekend just seems to have flown by and you can't believe it's Monday so soon. Ah, well, it will be Friday again before we know it!

I really want to do another couple of posts like my last one on my old room at home, but because I don't want things to get too boring, I thought I'd mix it up, do this post on accessories, and then do another room post next.

Now I do love a good old bit of costume jewellery. A statement ring here. A funky necklace there.

Over the last few weeks I've added a few new rings to my collection. I only really tend to buy costume jewellery in the sales, as you can get some real bargains. Here are a few of my latest purchases... I can't wait to wear them...

Miss Selfridge - £2

Big. Chunky. Flower. Can't go wrong.

Left: Miss Selfridge £2. Right: Bijou Brigitte (Uxbridge) £5

I bought these two separately but I think they look good together. I bought the Miss Selfridge one because I have so many rings for my middle finger, but none for my ring finger.

Accessorize - £1.80

I'm not really sure about this one, as the diamantes aren't my usual style, but it's still quite pretty and will look nice when I want something a bit more subtle.

Dorothy Perkins - £2

So this one's pretty big and impractical, but it's pretty! I wouldn't wear it on a daily basis but thing it could be a statement piece to add to quite a plain outfit for a night out or event.

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Miss Selfridge - £3

I couldn't resist the colour of this, with the wires and chains. I also picked up the matching long necklace for £3. I probably wouldn't wear them at the same time though.

I don't know about you, but my heart always skips a beat when I see a sale jewellery rail! *need to get my kicks in ways other than shopping*

xx

Pretty Place for Pretty Things

Hi girlies,

Sorry I've been a little bit absent from blogging over the last week or so. I started a new job on Monday which meant moving city and being really tired from taking lots of new information in every day, so I haven't had the energy in the evenings to blog. But now I've had a lovely lie in this morning I feel much more awake and ready to get into the swing of things! My job is going really well so far - I've had a great first week :-D I'm looking forward to moving into my new flat in a week or so too, and not longer having to live out of a suitcase (MBFGW calls...)

Anyway before I left home for this new job I'd just about got my room at home how I wanted it, so I took loads of pictures. I'm going to miss my room as I'd just got it really pretty and girly, but hopefully I can make my room in my new flat just as nice.

So, despite moving out and so my room at home not looking like this any more, I still thought it would be nice to show you some photos of what it did look like. I've done a post on my bedroom before (which you can find here) but all the pictures were taken for that when I didn't actually live at home and was at uni. However, when I moved back in before Christmas, the room had all my stuff in and so was a lot more 'me' :-) I'm going to do a couple of posts to show how I finally got my room looking, but for now I'll start with my dresser (well, it's not a dresser, it's a chest of drawers, but I used it for the same purpose).

So, here it is, as it was...

The chest was from Ikea and I believe it was about £80, which I think is great value. The mirror is also from Ikea and it was a bargainous £10!

On top of the chest I kept all my jewellery, everyday things that I need easy access to, and a range of trinkets to keep my room looking pretty :-) I'm not a particularly girly girl generally, but I find a girly, pretty room so much more relaxing that any other style.

The 'LOVE' block is one of my more recent purchases. I got it from TK Maxx for just £3.99, and couldn't resist its sparkly goodness! There's also a pair of adorable tealight holders on there. I don't ever light them, but they're cute just for decoration. The flowers are artificial, but added some much needed colour. The dark box is my nifty solution for storing all my earrings - you can see the post I did on it here - I thought it was a cool idea!

I kept my everyday essentials out on top of the chest. I have more brushes than this, but not that I use on a regular basis. I keep a few brushes, emery boards, tweezers, scissors and eyelash curlers in this 'Bridesmaid' mug which I was given when I was a bridesmaid last year.

In the back corner are all my necklaces and bracelets on a mug tree. I find its the only way I can keep them all untangled, which made it much easier in the morning when I'm rushing about, trying to get ready.

Probably my favourite thing on the chest is this lovely glass pot, which I got from a car boot for £1. It actually has a silver lid that goes with it, but because I use it to store all my eye make up, it wont fit on. These are all the eye shadows, eye liners and mascaras I have - not a huge collection, but to be honest if I had any more I probably wouldn't use them.

I got this cute vintage pot from a car boot for just 50p! At the moment it's perfect to store all of my rings. However, my collection seems to be growing rapidly, so I might need to reassess...

Finally, hanging off the handle of the top drawer is adorable sign... so true...

So there we have it - my much loved chest of drawers. I'm really going to miss it now that I've moved out again, as I'd just got it set up exactly how I wanted it.

I'll be doing another post shortly to show where I kept all the rest of my make up and toiletries, and how I stored them while I was back at home.

Have any of you got any cute storage ideas? Send me links to your blog posts on your storage if you've written any...

xx

Alphabet of Love! T-Z...

Evening ladies!

Hope you're all good, and happy that tomorrow is finally Friday! As I haven't had a job since Christmas all the days have started to blend into one for me, but as I start my new, very exciting job, on Monday, I'm looking forward to the days actually meaning something and getting that Friday feeling again :-D

Today I was finally able to finish my 'Alphabet of Love' - my A-Z run though of all the things that float my boat. You can find the first three parts here, here and here if you haven't already read them. Turns out it's much harder to think of things the closer you get to Z! Anyway, here's the final countdown...

...Tattoos (but not on me!)

I really love tattoos, even though I don't think they're for me. On other people I think they can look so gorgeous, but I just wouldn't get one myself (even though I think about it A LOT). I think it's because I'm very pale, could never decide on what to actually go for, and that I always think that it wouldn't look nice on my wedding day.

If I looked like the girl in this picture I would definitely have one. I really like meaningful quotes/words in particular, and I'm not a big fan of getting wives/husbands names tattooed - just asking for trouble me thinks!

...University

As you'll know if you read my blog regularly I graduated from university last summer after four years. One word to summarise my uni experience... awesome!

Although I was ready to leave, it doesn't mean I wasn't sad. I had a brilliant time, met great people and had so many memorable experiences! From other people's blogs I can see that many don't have as good a uni experience as I did, so I guess I was very lucky :-)

...Virgin Islands

So, in 2009 I basically visited paradise on earth! I hadn't really visited any exotic locations on holiday before, so when I went to the British Virgin Islands I loved it so much (it's where Richard Branson's Necker Island is). We stayed on Tortola but managed to visit some of the other islands too, and the scenery, beaches and people were amazing. The only problem is that I'll now probably never be able to top that holiday, so am going to feel disappointed for the rest of my life!

What's not to love about these pictures?!

...Weddings

Believe it or not, until a few years ago I'd never been to a wedding. But in the last few years I've been to quite a few, and feel like I was missing out before - they are so much fun! I was even a bridesmaid last year for my (now ex) boyfriend's brother and wife-to-be :-) I loved it so much and it was such a gorgeous wedding! I'm sitting on the left of the bench...

So if anyone ever needs people to attend a wedding because they haven't got enough guests and want to look a bit more popular, I'll be there!

...X Factor

So this choice isn't that unusual at all - along with the rest of the country I love the X Factor. And pretty much every other reality show out there for that matter. I never actually phone up and vote, but that doesn't mean my Saturday nights don't revolve around the TV. I usually pair this with a Pizza Hut delivery, making me one very happy bunny :-)

...YouTube

Once I log on to YouTube, the next thing I know a couple of hours have passed - I just don't know where the time goes! I spend most of my time watching videos by all the big beauty gurus, and enjoy discovering new favourites too. However, my most watched video on YouTube has to be this performance of 'Set Fire To The Third Bar' by Snow Patrol and Cheryl Cole. I wouldn't usually say Cheryl has that great a voice, but I think this song really suits her, and their voices sound great together.

What do you think?

...Zzzzzz

Sorry if this is a bit of a cop out as it's not really a word, but I couldn't think of anything else apart from zoos or zebras! And it is true - I do really like sleep :-) I've never been one of these people who can get away with not getting much sleep, and if I go a few days without my 8 hours definitely start feeling a bit ropey! I love nothing more than snuggling in my bed, in some nice pyjamas, with some magazines in hand :-)

So that completes my alphabet of 'loves'! I hope you've enjoyed reading it, and if you've found it just a tiny bit interesting, funny or insightful then I'm happy :-) Hopefully it's allowed you to get to know 'the girl behind the blog' just that little bit better.

As I said at the top, I start my new job on Monday, so along with that and moving city and finding somewhere to live, things could be a little hectic. So I apologise in advance if my blogging is quite sporadic over the next week or two.

Loves.

xx