The Big 2-3 - My Birthday!!

I've had a lovely few days of celebration this weekend because it was my birthday on Saturday! I hit the big 2-3 which I'm finding very scary since it only feels like two minutes ago that I was 18. However, a day out in London helped take my mind off my rapid ageing, so I thought I'd just post a few little piccies.

We headed down early in the morning to queue for tickets for Wicked at the Apollo, and luckily we managed to get our hands on some. Before the matinée started we went to Covent Garden. I know it's really touristy, but it's still one of my favourite places to go to in London.

While we were there we saw a Pearly King collecting for charity. I just had to grab a picture as he looked so dashing! (and of course I added my donation to his collection box).

The street performers were all out in force as usual. I think the human statues are brilliant, but I never stand at the front to watch because I find them a little bit scary!

At 2.30 we headed back to the Apollo for the show...

I knew very little about the show before we went, and was surprised (and very pleased!) to find out that the talented (and a little bit gorgeous!) Lee Mead was in it...

I can't praise the show highly enough - it really was amazing. The set was stunning and the voice of the lead character in particular blew me away. If you happen to be in London I can't think of many better ways to spend a few hours.

After the show we headed to the Waldorf for cocktails, and then on to an Italian back in Covent Garden for dinner. A lovely day finished off with my favourite meal...

All in all I had a fantabulous day - a very happy (and lucky) girlie :-)

Now, to find some wrinkle cream and my Bonmarché vouchers...

xx

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside...

Evening all,

Thought I would write a quick little blog with a few cute piccies of my day at the beach at the weekend :-)

On Sunday it was my boyfriend's stepmum's 60th birthday and she wanted all her friends and family (around 40 of us altogether!) to celebrate at one of her favourite places in the whole world... Frinton-on-Sea!! She owns a beach hut there with 4 of her friends so that was the hub of the day's activities. The hut is sooo cute! I really want one, but with a price tag of around £20,000, I think they're a little out of my price range!

We were very lucky with the weather, as it didn't rain at all. Although it was super sunny, there was quite a strong breeze so it was a little chilly (hence why I didn't feel the need to put suncream on, so am now nursing very burnt legs!). Here's what I wore...

I popped on my straw hat from Primark to keep the sun of my face and tied my hair in a messy side plait to try to keep it out of my eyes.

Bag- New Look

Shorts (again!) - Dorothy Perkins

Belt - Primark

Strapless Top- Dorothy Perkins

Cardigan- New Look

I spent the day releasing my inner child; building sandcastles, paddling and playing games. After food, the birthday girl was presented with the most amazing birthday cake...

How adorable is it?! With the beach huts (notice how it's number 60 because it was her 60th), a lilo, crab, the sand, beach ball, and the lady herself asleep on a deckchair, every detail was perfect :-)

What makes it even better is that it was all made by one of her friend's daughters - very talented lady! Her boyfriend even got roped in and helped make the deckchair - he cut lollipop sticks, sanded them down and even drilled holes in them so he could stick them altogether... now that's a lot of effort! It was all worth it though, as she seemed to love it...

Just as we were leaving, the boyfriend, his dad and stepdad felt the need to go for a swim :-/ Now, I know it was a sunny day and we were at the beach 'n all, but let's not forget... THIS IS ENGLAND and the water was still freezing!! Ah well, I guess boys with be boys, whatever their age!

I had a really lovely day at the beach and, most importantly, so did the birthday girl :-) Now, where's the aftersun...

xx

Sex and the (Birmingham) City

So yesterday I fulfilled my duty as a member of womankind and went to see Sex and the City 2... and I loved it!

Personally I thought it was much better than the first film, although a lot of the reviews say otherwise. I went with the girlies for my friend Connie's birthday and we all had a right giggle. There are sooooo many good looking men in it that I recommend you go to see it asap if you haven't yet just for the fitties! I thought on the whole it was really funny and a good 2 hours and a half of escapism.

The outfits in it were also amazing! I might do a blog on here in the near future about how you can get some of their looks for less on the high street, as although they were stunning I hear the wardrobe budget for the film was $10,000,000!!

I went to see the film at the cutest cinema ever! Its called the 'Electric Cinema' in Birmingham city centre. Apparently its the oldest working cinema in the UK (in the 80s it went through a phase of only showing horror and porn!). Although I should clarify that its not like this any more, and is a lot more mainstream, although it does still show a lot of arty, independent films too. Our tickets were little old fashioned ticket stubs, and in the actual cinema there are comfy sofas you can sit on behind the normal cinema seats. It even has a bar, and if you want a drink mid-film you can text a waiter who will bring you one - its amazing! And after all this, it wasn't even particularly expensive - our student tickets were £4.50, which if anything is cheap.

I would definitely recommend a visit if you are around the area - it made going to see SATC 2 that little bit more special!

About 10 minutes before I was about to leave I got a text from my friend saying everyone was wearing dresses so I quickly had to change! As we were going to see the film at midday I didn't want to be too dressy, but I wanted it to be kind of special because we were going for a meal afterwards. My dress is from New Look with ruffly black and white stripes. I love it because it isn't fitted so if I go out for a meal and stuff myself it doesn't show - always something I consider! My boyfriend does say I look like a giant humbug though! My blazer is also from New Look and its so useful that I wear it all the time. My scarf is H&M which I used just to add a bit of colour to the outfit.

My shoes are black t-bar heels from George at Asda of all places! They were only about £15 and they are soooo comfy. I wore them to work all the time last year when I was on my placement from uni, and I wouldn't normally wear them out, but hey, I was in a rush and I actually think they looked ok.

My bag is one of my favourite things I own, which I got in the River Island sale. I love all the zips and studs, and its pretty big which I need for all the stuff I carry around with me on a daily basis. I know I need a new handbag that is a bit more 'summery' than this one, but I can't tear myself away from it!!

What do you think of my outfit? Not perfect, but not too bad for 10 minutes notice!

I'm in Ipswich for a couple of days now and am off to the Suffolk Show tomorrow, so I'll definitely keep you updated on my time in East Anglia!

xx