Monthly Archives: October 2015

Weekend Wandering with Vendula London

19th October 2015
Following on from my post last Monday featuring a fabulous clutch by Vendula London I’m back with the second instalment. I’m well aware I look a bit scruffy in these photos, forgive me but it was the weekend and Ben and I were heading out on a walk and well, I’m just keeping it real- I firmly believe that at the weekends you just can’t beat jeans, a slouchy knit and converse.

Jumper c/o Boden (a couple of years ago) | Jeans: Next | Converse via Sarenza | Bag c/o Vendula London

I’ve had so many compliments on this bag ever since I started using it. It’s simply perfect for these colder days (am I the only one who’s cracked out the knits and big coats?) with it’s tweed and faux suede textures and woollen embroidery. It’s also wonderfully roomy inside- this is a huge must for me when it comes to picking out a new bag for every day use. I can literally fit my whole life in here and still have room for an umbrella if it looks like the weather might turn.

I’ve tended to steer clear of detailed bags over the last couple of years, convincing myself that minimal is more suitable for an every day, classic approach but there is something so endearing about this one that I’ve re-considered my stance and will be looking for more detail in the future. Once again Vendula London have come up trumps with a high quality, quirky and beautiful bag that meets all of my requirements. I’ve got my eye on the Snowflake collection as we fly in to the festive season.

What does your perfect bag for every day use look like?

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A Wrist Candy Wish List*

17th October 2015
Ok so I’m actually really not a fan of the term “wrist candy” but I couldn’t think of another title for this post so let’s roll with it.

I’m on a bit of a mission at the moment having spent some time sorting through my jewellery collection and realising that I own plenty of rings, necklaces and earrings but not much in the way of wrist wear (if we don’t count my vast array of watches that is). I love my Pandora bracelet which gets added to a few times a year but sometimes I crave something a little more minimal and with a bit of a tougher edge. With Christmas fast approaching I thought I’d pop up a little wish list of bracelets I rather fancy, both to serve as inspiration and also as a not so subtle hint to those around me.

All of these bracelets are stocked at House of Fraser along with many, many, many others. As you can imagine this is a very restrained wish list from me- I’ve spotted at least thirty pieces I’d like to own, mainly from the brands Ted Baker and Michael Kors. Oh heck.

Have you started writing a Christmas list yet? What’s your bangle style? I have quite dinky wrists and find that cuff styles suit me best…dainty little chains with a charm look very pretty much don’t seem to suit me so well.

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Le Miserable

16th October 2015
Goodness knows how long these photos have been sat on my laptop, I have a horrible feeling they are from way back in August and I just never got around to writing a post, oops! Still better late than never and there is NEVER a bad time to show off an epic tee right? (especially as it’s still available to buy).

Tee: e-bay (get it here) | Skirt: New Look (similar) | Boots: H&M (last year)

I’m a massive fan of Grumpy Cat, there’s something about that miserable little face that is so endearing. The second I saw this tee on e-bay I knew I’d have to make it mine, especially at under a tenner. If you’re thinking of buying this for yourself I’d recommend e-mailing the seller for a size guide as they do come up on the small side, for reference I opted for the women’s tee in a size small (and I wish I had gone for the medium to be honest).

Paired with my staple a-line denim skirt and some chunky black boots this made for a perfectly laid back weekend as far as I can remember! Summer feels like such a long time ago now that I seem to have my grumpy cat face on all of the time. I’ll just hide away and console myself with hot chocolate, snuggly knits and kitty cuddles.

Are you a fan of quirky tees? I’m not usually but this one just had to be bought.

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Christmas Gifting for the home with White Stuff

15th October 2015
I promised myself I wouldn’t start my Christmas themed posts too early this year, I’m sure there is a fine line between festive excitement and just down right annoying. I think now seems just about okay, if the steady stream of e-mails and the sudden influx of selection boxes in shops is anything to go by anyway!

I’m kicking of my festive gift guides with some gorgeous cosy pieces from blogger favourite brand White Stuff who have wowed me with their perfect presents for the home.

You can find all of the details for each product on the White Stuff website under the gifting section . I’m smitten with the velvet floral cushions and the oh so adorable Polar Bear egg cup- perfect for a cosy weekend breakfast in bed over the winter months!

Have you started thinking about Christmas yet? I’m torn between wanting to get all out excited and feeling like I should hold it back a little…hopefully by starting these posts I can summon up some inspiration for what to buy my friends and family though (and inspire you lovely lot as well.)

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Curl Friends

14th October 2015
As a naturally curly haired girl I go through phases of wearing my hair straight and embracing my natural texture. I’ve tended to go more for the straight look lately, finding my waves hard to tame and struggling to find the right products to prevent frizz and fly-aways. Thankfully Umberto Gianni came to my rescue and sent over some products from their Curl Friends range.
I’ve used some of the Curl Friends range before with great success, they just suit my hair so well and help keep my waves frizz free and controlled between washes. The create a curl scrunching jelly* is a long term favourite of mine (and just so happens to be a best seller) and I’ve found that pairing it with the Ultimate Curls Nourishing Oil* creates a killer double act for healthy, shiny hair. I took both of these products away with me and even the 30 degree heat couldn’t create it’s usual havoc with my locks- to me this is the ultimate testament to a products success.

Mousse is a hit and miss product for me, I often find I end up with crunchy and sticky hair that doesn’t feel nice at all. The Shapely Curls Defining Mousse* is one of the few mousses that don’t have this effect and it’s been a constant repurchase for me since I first discovered it.

The team at Umberto Gianni are encouraging curly haired girls to take to social media and share their #GetYourCurlsOut selfie to celebrate natural, beautiful looking curls. You can be rest assured you’ll see mine pop up on my Instagram in the very near future and I’d love to see yours too, I’ll be stalking the hash tag for certain. Get uploading and leave your social media handles in the comments so I can get some major hair envy and inspiration!
The Umberto Gianni curl friends range is available to buy from Boots.com and in Boots stores and is well worth stocking up on- especially when it’s on offer. Let me know if there are any other wonder products that you’d recommend.

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