London Town

Hello, I really meant to take more pictures, but as you could see in my last post I was rather preoccupied shopping... opps. But here are some pictures that did get taken!

This was taken at Caffe Fratelli, which I highly recommend you go to, it's right next door to the theatre where Mamma Mia is on, they do lots of lovely hot drinks, and pasta which looked absolutely delicious ( I was sad I had already eaten!!)

As abit of a theatre lovey this was a very necessary picture. 

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Onto the main attraction Top Hat!

As you can see this is such a lovely theatre, inside the lobby and the dress circle bar it is just so glamorous, I hope this last picture does it justice!! My opinion of the show will be in my final February is Theatre Month series you can see my other posts here and here! 

Hope you enjoyed looking through this post!

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London Haulin'

Hello guys...
After a couple of quiet days I am back! With a haul for you, from my little trip to London on Saturday and here is what I got!

My first port of call was Forever 21 as we don't have one in Norwich, they have so many lovely items at really reasonable prices and I'm super happy with my purchases!

Jumper £14.75

Sweater £12

Top £12.25

(I also got a black jersey top, with sheer back but this was hard to photograph!)

I then headed to Topshop Oxford Circus, expecting to be wowed by their petite section... I wasn't and they didn't have the skirt I wanted. Any other petite girls have issues with the Petite sections of shops apart from ME?? But I couldn't go away empty handed!!

Earrings £5, Stud Set £8.50, Lipstick (Ooh La La) £8

Before we headed to the theatre we popped into Urban Outfitters for a look around, turns out you can't do that in my case and I came out with these AMAZING leggings from the make Truly Madly Deeply.

Leggings £28

More London themed posts are coming in the next few days!!

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Thursday

Another casual day today! I went to catch up with two lovely friends over a coffee today from my old school, so glad I saw them, its a nightmare seeing old friends when you move school, but totally worth it.

 

Tee Zara, Jeans Topshop

(I also wore my leather jacket, converse and a much needed scarf!)

 

Thanks for popping by! I can't believe half term is nearly over, only 1 more outfit post left this week :(

 

 

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Swanning around

Yesterday was just a really chilled day spent laying around at home, watching youtube videos etc. Unfortuantely there was no real sign of spring like on tuesday :(

 



Tee H&M, Leggings Topshop

 

Tomorrow I'm seeing my friends so I might be a bit for dressed up, and hopefully my hair will be curly, as after I washed it I plaited it!!

 

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is spring starting to spring??

Today you could really see that spring is just around the corner, with lots of sunshine, blue sky, the garden coming alive and my cats actually being outside!! Here's a couple of pictures I took!

 

 

Converse Office
 

 My little corner of the garden, bathed in sunlight!

Finally my two lovely furry creatures enjoying the sun!

 

Hope you enjoyed looking at this post, even though I said I'd do an outfit post daily this week, um shh!!

 

xxxx

 



But the Tigers come at night...

Today is only a quick snap, but this week I'm trying to do an outfit post everyday! You may have guessed by the title of this post, that I went to see Les Miserables at long last. I loved it, I cried a lot, like you thought the actors on screen were tearful, well you should have seen me welling up. After Eponine's death there was no stopping the tears!

T-shirt Les Miserables the tour, Cardi Topshop, Leggings Next, Shoes Office, Socks Topshop

As this outfit, is perfect *fan top alert* thinks I, however it's not ground breaking!!

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Sneaky Haul

Yesterday my lovely friends Camilla and Harriet, and I met for a starbucks, and had a lovely (much needed catch up). Afterwards Harriet and I headed towards to the shops, tried on loads of different things but refrained from buying as I'm going to London next Saturday :)  But I did pick up some lovely nail polishs!

 

Barry M were on 3 for 2 in boots yesterday which brought a smile to my face. I picked up Pink Sapphire Glitter which I have on my nails, along with Shocking Pink, they look so good together! And Cappucino it is a lovely dusty mauve colour, which I can't wait to use, we both picked it up,

 

 



Here is Shocking Pink and Pink Sapphire Glitter.

The next 2 items I picked up in January, but haven't had a chance to include them on the Blog yet!!

This is the MUA Heaven and Earth palette, which I'm sure you know about. I was really 'umming' ans 'ahringg' about getting the Naked Palette, but I couldn't justify it to myself, although every beauty blogger, youtuber and their Dog owns it, I couldn't part with the £36, so I bought this to try! It is such good value for £4, and had a nice variety of neutral colours, most of which I have used, for the price the shadows have good staying power, however in my experience some seem to last longer than others! Anyone else experience this??

Finally they famous Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, I had been wanting one for ages and eventually got round to purchasing one! I love the colour, and you can see it in on me here.

I'm so pleased with my recent purchases, as with all hauls I'm not bragging, everyone goes shopping from time to time, I just thought you might be interested!! Remember I f you enjoyed reading this please comment or click the follow button ;)

 

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February is Theatre Month Part 2

Hello, here is part twooo!!

The second production I went to see was Sweeney Todd, the musical version, by the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society, which is a local amateur dramatic group, who are anything but Amateur, putting on highly professional shows on once a year at The Theatre Royal, Norwich.

This was certainly very professional (the set was made especially for them) production, the cast were first class, Mrs Lovett, deserves a special mention, she was supreme her comedy perfect, in this very dark musical. I can't say enough good things about this production, and I'd struggle to find anything negative to say... apart from I was hoping there would be more blood!!!

Thanks for reading, the final part in this series will be up in a couple of weeks!!

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Leigh

Jeans and Boots Topshop, Jumper Charity Shop, Necklace and Bag Primark, Watch My Gran's

Another outfit post, another item of clothing from Topshop, anyone see a trend here?? This is a kind of outfit I end up in alot, I love how simple it is! I find this the perfect kind of thing for wearing out to the Theatre or a meal with the fam.

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I made ... Bread Rolls

Hello,

As you may have noticed by now I really enjoy a spot of baking (whether that's cakes or biscuits etc) but I have always had a hole in my repertoire  which is bread. On Saturday I decided enough was enough, I will become a bread maker, and I'll make it properly, armed with my now trusty Great British Bakeoff Showstoppers Recipe book, and anything I had picked up from the Bake Off itself, and Paul and Mary's Master-classes  I set to work.These rolls came out really well, and unlike previous attempts weren't chewy or unflavoursome. There were a few key things I did differently when I was warming the oven up I already had my baking tray in it, and also an empty roasting tin. So when I put the rolls in the oven they went straight onto the hot baking tray. I put cold water in the roasting tin to release steam, this enabled the outside of the bread to become nice and toast. The other important thing is knowing how to kneed the dough, or at least having a pretty good idea which I gained from watching the Great British Bake off. When I had previously made bread I was a total novice and it showed!!!

Sorry this is abit of a long one, comment down below if you would like me to post the recipe :D

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Homemade Lip Scrub

Hello,

 

Are you like me and have always looked at the Lipscrubs in Lush though ooh I'd like that, then see the price £5.25, and then think I'll give it a miss, even though you'd really like to buy it??

 

I decided enough is enough, today I looked on the internet, found a recipe and voila!!

 

 



What you'll need -

1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Olive Oil (coconut or almond oil would also work)

It's soo easy to make, simply mix all the ingredients together!

(cue attractive pictures!!)

Put it on your lips, and rub for about a 1 minute ishh.., then leave on for another minute or soo.

Then either remove with a warm damp cloth, or lick it off like I did!!

There you have it, nice smooth lips. AND a load of pictures of me without make up on!!!

Hope you enjoyed reading this!!

 

 

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February is Theatre Month!!!! Part 1

*Disclaimer I am not bragging in this post I just wanted to share this with you guys!!!*

This month I am lucky enough to see 3 productions at the Theatre.

The first production I saw was Propellers version of The Taming of the Shrew, I wasn't desperately excited to be seeing this it's Shakespeare, and they're an all male cast which I was abit weary of.

This isn't exactly a moto, but the way they approach as Shakespeare play, 'Propeller is an all-male Shakespeare company which seeks to find a more engaging way of expressing Shakespeare and to more completely explore the relationship between text and performance. Mixing a rigorous approach to the text with a modern physical aesthetic, they have been influenced by mask work, animation and classic and modern film and music from all ages.' Propeller defiantly achieved this they kept my attention an interest (which is unusual, I'm normally a Shakespeare clock watcher!!), there were some amzing moments , when it was completely silent in the audience, as we were sucked in by the tension on stage. They really showed the genius that Shakespeare was, he was ahead of his time realising the way that Men treated Kate was totally wrong. Although this was a play within a play, I totally forgot and was sucked in to the horrible cruel story. I'd really recommend you go and watch Propeller, it will completely change the way view Shakespeare!!!!

Hope you enjoyed this, comment down below, Part 2 will come shortly :)

 

 

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In the bleak mid winter

 

Do you ever feel like everything is so dull and dreary in the winter?? I certainly do, but I have a way that always cheers me up, it is just 2 accessories a hat and a pair of mittens, which are different from your average winter accessorie!!

 

Ta dahhh... They're strawberries :D

 

I've been wanting to get these items on the blog absolutely agess. Unfortunately if you like them they're no longer available in the shops as I bought them last year :( Hope you've enjoyed this post! Oh and hi to my new followers I really appreciate your interest in my little blog.

 

 

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Liebster Award!

I was shocked and surprised when I got nominated for a liebster award by the very kind Katie from When Life Gives You Lemons, who has a lovely lifestyle blog, I'd definately recommend you take a look :)

 

How it works :

1.Each person must post 11 things about themselves

2. Answer the questions that the nominator set for you, plus create 11 questions for the people that you've nominated in the answer.

3. Nominate other people and link them to your post.

4. Nominees must have no more than 200 followers

5. Go to their page and tell them.

6. No tag backs!

 

11 Facts

I've just done 25 facts which you can see here.

 

Answers to Katie's questions

Marmite. Love or Hate? Hate

Sweet or Savoury? Sweer

What would you buy first if you won the lottery? A holiday (I've never been abroad)

Big Spoon or Little Spoon? N/A

3 Beauty items I couldn't live with out? Mascara, Foundation, Concealer.

Dream Job? West End Actress

Why did you start blogging? I loved reading blogs and thought to myself I could do that!

 Favourite Childhood TV program? Tracy Beaker.

Worst Habit? Used to be suckng my thumb!

Beach, country, city? Country - I really want to live in the countryside when I'm older.

Pyjamas and slippers, or dress and high heels? Not gonna lie pyjamas and slippers all the way!!

 

My nominees

Paige at A Paige at a Time
Harriet at The Blonde Baking Bubble
Annabelle at The Curly Girl
Lizzie at Lizzie's Style
Beauty and the Budget
Emily at Starlit Skies
Suzie at Miss Beauty Bits
Gemma at Gemma ER

 

My questions for you!

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. What's your favourite thing to blog about?

3. Favourite Food

4. Dream holiday destination

5. What's at the top of your wishlist?

6. Favourite Animal

7. Do you prefer casual or formal clothes?

8. Favourite colour

9. New years resolution

10. Favourite shop

11. Can you bare to go out of the house without makeup on?

 

 

Finally thank you for Katie for nominating me this has been soo much fun to do :)

 

xxxx

 

 

25 Facts About Me

Hello, This is such an original and creative post, its not like its been done a lot, or anything!! SO here is my 25 facts about me!

1. I have a Cat called Tibbles, who is very disloyal and lays on my parent's bed and not mine.

2. I have an unhealthy Topshop addiction.

3. I passed my driving test 1st time, much to my Dad's disappointment as he passed 2nd time (supportive I know!!)

4. I can do a convincing Yorkshire Accent.

5. I have UK size 3 feet - pretty small I know.

6. My Favourite fruit are Strawberries (I have a Strawberry Hat!!)

7. My friend from Norway has been to London more times than me.

8. Coral Pink is my favourite colour

9. Me and my friend Luke are making up a dance examination board.

10. I played a parrot in a local pantomime.

11. I own 22 nail polishes, 10 of them are Barry M.

12. My brothers cat was nearly called Cranky, after the crane from Thomas the Tank engine.

13. I'm on a spending ban until the 23rd, which is when I go to London :D

14. My Dad has worked away from home since I was 9 :(

15. My favourite 'clothing category' is Leggings.

16. I have hair envy of Dotty Dolly, FleurdeForce and Zoella.

17. Putting the phone charger into my phone is like warfare.

18. I have a matching Cath Kidston Bath hat and Towel.

19. If I could change one thing about myself, it would be to be good at Ballet.

20. My brother is top of his year in Maths, and in Year 8 I answered the question 2+2 as 5.

21. I HATE washing my hair.

22. I have done my grade 7 singing exam.

23.  My favourite desert is sticky toffee pudding.

24. My idol is Meryl Streep.

25. I want to perform in West End musicals when I'm older, so stay tuned :)

Hope you enjoyed reading this!!

xxxx
 

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And in the east, the dawn was breaking, and the world was waking, any dream will do

^ That is the song that always comes into my head as soon as I put this Topshop number on.

Jumper Topshop, Leggings M&S, Chelsea Boots Topshop, Necklace Primark

I love this Jumper because it makes me happy (not that you can tell from the picture on the right), A: it reminds me of Joseph, and B: it reminds me of my nan, as she has a crochet blanket in these colours (is that weird?). This is the perfect outfit for sixth form because it is cosy and practical!!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Do you have any items of clothing which remind you of someone??

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* February Wishlist *

This month I am going to London woo!! Like last time I'm going to see a musical Top Hat, which was one of my Mummy's Christmas presents. In my books you can't go to London and not do abit of shopping my main venue is Forever 21, which dominates this list, apart from a sneaky Cath Kidston item!

1.  Heart Stud Set

2. Tie Dye Tee

3. Cacti Print Top

4. Wild Strawberry Day Bag

I think looking at this you can tell I am thinking of the up coming summer months, especially items 2 and 4!!

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