Monthly Archives: January 2014

Illustrated.

20th January 2014
The fabulous Emily from Jammy and Jelly illustrated my 2014 resolve to stay healthy. It pretty much made my week and it’s going to be printed out and stuck up where I can’t ignore it. Not that I have any intention to ignore my promise to myself. This is going to be the year for health. I just need to get a couple more pounds on, get my back operation out of the way and get my strength back then the world is my oyster.
Oh, I can’t wait!
Being around other bloggers on Saturday really helped cement this resolution. The difference I felt being around peopel I hadn’t met before compared to the last time was really striking. Before I used to be convinced they’d be paying attention only to how I looked, but this time I felt ok. Not aware of the size of my thighs or if my tummy was sticking out over the top of my skirt.
I still felt insecure, the inferiority complex did kick in…but I’m working on it. A few more visits to #BlogClub (set up by the fabulous Hayley and VAN) and I should come out of my shell. I felt proper anti social as I was too nervous to speak to some of the people there (but hey guys, if you’re reading I think you are awesome!). Baby steps. Just getting there was progress.
What do you hope to achieve?

 

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Sarenza Sunday- spring in my step

19th January 2014
It might be a bit early to be thinking about sandals, especially sandals that cost £405 but during my weekly scout of Sarenza’s new arrivals I was instantly drawn to the “Flower Power” sandals by Moschino Cheap & Chic.
A touch of retro, a dash of modern and a whole host of monochrome awesomeness I’ll be keeping an eye out for a cheaper alternative to these when the warmer months roll around. I’m anticipating a Summer full of pretty heeled sandals having spent over a year living in flats and a pair of something like this will finish my collection wonderfully.
Counting down the days to storing my boots away (and perhaps culling the extensive collection somewhat) and bringing out the pretties. Why is it still January?
Have you checked out Sarenza’s latest yet, or are you too busy snapping up sales bargains?

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Sparkling with SuShilla

18th January 2014
Another day and another AMAZING jewellery brand to share with you. I’m clearly indulging my inner magpie at the moment as I just want to post about all things sparkly and shiny.
SuShilla jewellery came on to my radar via twitter a couple of months ago and has never really left it since then. Every tweet makes me click on to the site and drool over the gorgeously unique pieces.
Using silver (or gold plated silver) and a vast array of semi-precious stones SuShilla manages to create pieces that look raw yet perfectly finished at the same time. SuShilla believes the natural beauty of an uncut stone should be left to shine, meaning each piece makes a real statement whilst remaining simple. She visits India twice a year where she works closely with the workshops that produce her jewellery. It’s on these trips that she also sources new stones.
Here is just a small selection of SuShilla’s amazing work. Prices vary, they range from around the £100 mark to about £300 depending on the style and stone, not everyday affordable but not unobtainable either. I have my eye on the Daisy ring (bottom pic) of course. It’s £195 and I am on a spending ban thanks to impending op on my back and another lump of sick leave but should I come in to some money any time soon I know where it’s going!
what’s your favourite piece?

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Black on Black

17th January 2014
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Leather look Pinafore: River Island at ASOS | Velvet t-shirt: Next | Boots: New Look
I picked this dress up in the ASOS sale. I did well from their sale this time round as managed to get three items I had wanted full price (as well as some I hadn’t known I had wanted but love all the same). I’d ummed and ahhhed over it, having bought pinafores before and relegating them to the unworn section for being too short, or too girly-girl, which doesn’t seem to be my thing any more. This one ticks all the right boxes and I sized up to get length right. It’s roomy, but not un-flatteringly so and is perfect for layering.
The velvet tee is a staple of mine. A random purchase in the Next sale a few years ago, it’s stood the test of time and is one of my staples when it comes to an all black outfit as the texture keeps it from being boring. To break things up I wore my burgundy New Look boots, which I haven’t worn as much as I’d have liked to this winter as even a low heel kills my back (I ended up wearing this with total flats in the end).
I’m not quite sure how it’s Friday again, but it is and I’m glad as I’m flat out exhausted. I seem to be trying to do more and more with my life now and it’s taking me a while to re-adjust despite having been back at work for weeks now. Perhaps I should stop trying to run before I can walk.
Still, I have a good weekend ahead. I’ll be at Ben’s as usual and tomorrow I’m going to a little blogger happening and seeing some of my favourite local blogger girls, as well as meeting some new ones. I won’t lie, I’m nervous. I can’t help but feel inferior next to other bloggers…what I create from my kitchen and my bedroom can’t match up to streetstyle-esque, good quality photography and instinctive style, not to mention how stunning every other blogger is. Then there’s me with my sticky out teeth and unruly hair. I may be getting more confidence about my body, but I can’t fix my face so easily. It sounds so stupid, really and I get super annoyed with myself for it, I need to stop letting it hold me back and turning down invitations…consider this a rocket up my own behind to be more self confident.
I have plans for this little blog though. Plans that shall soon start to fall in to place. I’ll also be working on my camera skills and getting over my phobia of being photographed in public. I can’t wait to take this a little bit further. Blogging has helped me with confidence and given me faith in my own ability. It also provides an everlasting record of my personal growth.
What does blogging give you?
How do you get over an inferiority complex?

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Valentines by Pandora: New in on Swag

16th January 2014
I’m one of those people who never used to “get” Pandora bracelets, and  then all of a sudden I found myself wanting one.
Fast forward almost two years and I own two of them- a pink leather one with charms that are very close to my heart as well as a classic silver one with some cute and quirky characters on it.
I managed to convince myself I didn’t need anything from the Christmas collection as it was too seasonal, but now the Valentines one has just launched on Swag I honestly don’t know if I can resist- hearts never go out of season!
There are 24 pieces in the collection and above are my favourites. I would happily adorn my wrists with all of these charms, my favourite being the one at the bottom with it’s multitude of pink crystal hearts.
I’m also really coveting this super delicate ring, it’s quite a bargain at £35 and I may just pop it on to my birthday list (which isn’t till April but hey!)
Are you a Pandora fan? What do you think of their Valentines Day Collection?

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