September catch up

Mid week treats at work. Dippy eggs to share, for one? How graceful do I look. He's a big fan of this plant pot. Oreo cake with extra chocolates hiding inside. Dennis the bear who plays Adam and Eve in 'Our Zoo'. Selfies with lemurs. Lion tamer show was amazing. Some damage done in Bicester village.

Brilliant day at the zoo and Bicester village with these girls. Pancakes on a Sunday. Trying to be healthy at work. Baking with my little brother. More treats at the weekends. I adore this little tea light holder from Matalan. Squirrel eating a chip, adorable. This goat jumped a fence to snaffle an apple. A tossed salad after a weekend of carb heavy foods.

Hello everyone, how was your September? We are officially in my favourite month of the year and I'm so excited for the whole month. The start of Autumn, my 21st birthday, spa day with my closest friends and of course halloween. Then it will be November and so close to Christmas eeee. What's your favourite things about October?

xoxo

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4 years later...

The 27th September marked 4 years with this monster. How has he put up with me for so long. I think he's just an expert at zoning out when I talk too much and just nods along!

As you may have realised it's my 21st birthday in a couple of weeks and I think he is stressing out a little bless him so we decided to keep our anniversary this year fairly basic and I took it upon myself to decide that we were off to Groombridge Place. Ever since I was a little girl Groombridge has been one of my favourite places to visit and with the abnormally warm September weather we are having at the moment, I couldn't pass up the chance to share it with Jake. Pretty gardens, animals, playgrounds and a little canal boat make this the perfect place to spend a day - I love it as much as I did 10 years ago (although I have to say, the giant swing isn't so giant when you're over 3ft tall.) 

We finished the day with giant burgers at an American diner and a movie in bed. Perfect right! 

P.S. how pretty are my flowers?

P.P.S. Yes that is a bald eagle, yes that is a childs toy in her claws and yes she did steal it from a small child

xo

21st birthday wishlist - Beauty and Lifestyle

My second and final birthday wishlist is here and it's a mish mash of beauty and lifestyle. I was going to  split these into two posts as there are so many more things I would love, but I don't want to make life too easy for anyone buying me presents :D

1. I am very much in love with my current blusher which is the Benefit Rockateur, however, I have hit pan and I like to give other products a go. So, I have hunted for what appears to be a great option for fair skinned people like me. This Too Faced blush has all of the good tones and has a perfect amount of shimmer and I like that you can blend the 3 colours together or be bolder with one. 

2. I know everyone is after the wintery candles now but I just can't get over how good this Yankee candle smells. I have resisted buying it so far as I am still using up my Fluffy Towels one but I wouldn't complain if somebody wanted to gift it to me. I know it'll be the perfect summer reminder whenever winter gets too cold and depressing. 

3. I am still a Butter London virgin and it just can't go on, I cant even explain how beautiful every single colour is. I am very much drawn to this one, who wouldn't be, it's so sparkly! To top it off it's called 'airy fairy' who doesn't want a nail polish called that?

4. My bedroom seems to have taken a slightly grey/purple colour scheme recently and it's not quite balanced enough for my liking. All of my bedsheets are purple orientated so I definitely think I need a grey cushion, and maybe even a grey throw if anyone can find a nice one. I love Matalan- I think they are great quality for the prices they are and I always seem to come out with something.

5. I know I know I couldn't be later to the party with this one, everyone has been raving about the Benefit 'Gimme Brow' since it came out but I was just a little dubious about what use i'd get out of it. I have naturally fair and sparse eyebrows so it can be very difficult to get any kind of shape out of them. I fill my brows in almost every day and it's fine but I think this product will help accentuate the hairs that I do have and hopefully help to keep the sisters (not twins) looking natural.

6. The picture says it all doesn't it? If you aren't a lover of tea, well i'm not sure we can be friends. Hmm well, I might be able to forgive you but come on, you are crazy. Gifts & Pieces is a fairly new find for me and I am surprised it hasn't already bankrupted me because I can tell you now, if I had my own place, it would be full of items from here. All in good time hey! I think a mug is a pretty good baby step right, nobody can have too many mugs can they?

I hope you have enjoyed these posts, maybe it's even made some of you do a bit of shopping?

xoxo

21st birthday wishlist - Fashion

1. After the chilly winter last year, I have decided my parka just wont cut it in the warmth sector this year. I like the length and the two tone colour of this Boohoo faux fur coat and I don't think it's too full on so makes a great baby step into fur coats.

2. I came to the conclusion last weekend that I have kind of given up on bracelets. I'm not sure why but I just seem to reach for rings and necklaces instead. In an attempt to change this I have hunted for a simple but pretty one and I stumbled across this beauty from Topshop.

3. Midi skirts may be my favourite trend from this year. I just don't really have the legs or the skin tone to wear shorter skirts without tights and I think midi skirts are so easy to style and wear. I have had a few over the summer but I think I need a classic black style to use in the Autumn. I like this one from Newlook because it's high waisted and just perfect really.

4. Ok, so this one is very much out of my comfort zone. Past the age of about 13 I don't think I have put a single hat on my head. I branched out a little a few years ago and bought a furry headband thing from Accessorize because I kept getting cold ears, and that is as far as I have got with hats. I just don't think they suit me, BUT, I really really like these floppy hats and I keep wanting to buy one- I just need 1 person to tell me it'll suit me haha. The one I have picked is from Miss S and is perfect sized. Only downside is it is wool, hopefully it wont itch my head.

5. I can't really say much about this one to be honest. I need a scarf and I really like this grey tartan one from Boohoo because it looks pretty long and snuggly. Perfect for the looming cold weather. 

6. Probably my favourite item on my wishlist is this geometric necklace from Zara. I absolutely love that is has the silver, gold and black coated metal which means it'll pretty much go perfectly with anything, and then added bonus is it is super chunky and I adore chunky statement jewellery. I really hope someone gets me this. PRETTY PLEASE :)

I have one more wishlist that will be going up before my birthday and it'll be a beauty/homeware wishlist.

xoxo

August catch up

Sunny smiles. Selfies with mumma. Another set of floral nails. Looking amazing in my £1 poncho. Cuppa tea anyone? Giving Hello Fresh a go. I have taken up pole dancing. Making chocolate cups. And then some bread.

Little one last to turn 20. I keep ordering salads in restaurants, am I ill? Isn't he a pretty one. Dinner outfit. First night out in months. Our glamorous ride to London. The first 21st of the group. Cool kids at the back nerds at the front? Had a fab night with my buddies.

Hey hey, here's my August catch up for you. I actually thought this was going to be a long one but it turns out I didn't take very many pictures. I will do better next time I pwomise. Lots of plans for the next few months (including my 21st) so I hope to have lots more to share.

xoxo

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