The winter blues.

A Happy New Year to you all. Hope everyone saw in 2013 in style! I had a lovely time, spent with all my loved ones..but yes, you've got it! I have the winter blues (booo!) I'm feeling a little run down. Second time in about a month. I blame work- as always :-) It's snowing here in little England at the moment. My garden is looking very lovely I must say! 

What I am in need of is a complete detox..Flush any nasty toxins out, that should make me feel better right?! What I really want though are these....

 

And then, to make me all better I shall buy these beauties...

 

Then finally I'll paint my nails and perhaps treat myself to a spray tan; I'm looking pale!! 

Love this shade

Enjoy your Sunday fellow bloggers and have a lovely day :-) Let me know of any tricks to ward off the gloomy blues!

Joy of Christmas!

Hello! I do hope this finds everyone well, and a fabulous Christmas has been had. I do love this time of year.. cold weather aside (that ruins your hair). However, I feel that visits us far too quickly these days. With the hustle and bustle of life, I think it just creeps up. It also leaves very quickly. I popped into town this afternoon for some appointments. What I didn't expect was the vultures of sales shoppers!! When I was a young girl, Christmas extended for days after the 25th, what's happened??

What has been lovely, is the mini break I've had from work, and time with all my family and friends :) As I grow older, I crave for things money cannot buy. However, I cannot wait for a holiday next year, a house to call my own, and perhaps a tattoo or two to go with my tragus piercing! Ahh dreams..

Oh christmas tree!

Wow, so I feel like I need to get a wriggle on with my blog commitments! I've been busy busy let me tell you! I began my final social work placement in October (hurrah). So along with a 5 day week, I have an absolute mountain of academic work to do. In fact, I took a study day on Thursday, and put Christmas decorations up. Did I feel guilty? yes. Regret it? nah.

I think you need time off to recharge. Although, a month would be better. Preferably in Barbados!! May cannot come quick enough. I don't like to wish away months but this work is killing me :-( I celebrated my 25th Birthday end of November. I never expect gifts off family or friends, I'm not very OTT with birthdays, but I felt quite spoilt this year!

A touch of Elegance..

Breakfast at Tiffany's. An affair to remember. Casablanca. Brief Encounter. 

Timeless classics, and a perfect way to spend a Sunday! I am a sucker for all movies, but there is something beautiful about classical Hollywood cinema. The stars are glamourous and there is always an air of elegance and simplicity that the stars of today lack. From a young age, I was always fascinated by cinema. I loved flicking through my mum's huge book of old Hollywood stars. The music, clothes and historical settings are always fantastic.

Actors and actresses alike were beautiful too.. Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, Gene Kelly..

Breakfast at Tiffany's is a favourite of mine. It may be verging on New Hollywood but in my eyes, it still has the style and subtle innuendo that I love. 

I literally can't wait to snuggle up with a duvet and watch film after film, with a hot chocolate in hand. Chance will be a fine thing though haha!

Anyone agree? Has anyone got a favourite old Hollywood star or movie?? :-)

Scent Sensations

I have always considered the scent of a woman to be quite important, however, that's not to say I always wear perfume! I don't have a signature scent..I have many. Call me greedy, but I just have them lined up on my dressing table so I can pick and choose. Depending on my mood, I have day and evening scents, that are reasonable prices too!!

Versace Red Jeans: £11.95
Diesel Plus Plus Feminine: £9.95
Soap and Glory Mist you Madly: £3.50 (travel size) All found in Boots

I love florals for daywear so these three fit the bill. I first experienced Versace when I was 13, and still love it! Soap & Glory is brilliant, so long lasting and also adds a flirty edge which can bring you into nightwear :)

For evening, I have a tendency to like very aromatic scents. Marks and Spencer do a great perfume range if you don't fancy splashing out. I recommend "True Red" which I believe is £12.00. 

Two of my favourite, rather expensive, perfumes are Diesel Loverdose and Givenchy Absolutely Irresistible. Both are £30+, however, they are seductive and sensual..well worth the price!

What perfumes would you recommend, I'd love to hear :)

A Down Day

Blogging- it's a tough old ride. I hope I have acquired some readers.. fingers crossed!! I have a lot on my plate at the moment, so I do apologise for the lack of communication. 

University is now back in my life. I have a huge hurdle to cross in these next nine months, and it scares me immensely! To echo a previous blog, I have various moods at the moment. Today, I have been a tad low. This is for three reasons: a) I have a horrid cold, b) A sprained foot and c) Procrastination. 

The latter is a source of anger. My work is in need of constant attention, yet, I find myself feeling very unmotivated. It is a habit that makes me feel down and frustrated. I don't believe it is laziness, but a sheer fear of setting myself up for failure. It's an unwanted habit, as I'm sure many of you can relate to?? It makes you feel ill. 

For this reason, I have given myself a day of rest in my pyjamas, in the hope of drawing myself out of the rut. I have also been listening to Jessie J to cheer myself up: -

Does this sound familiar to you, and what do you do to cheer yourselves up? Tips please!
x L x

Autumnal Wants & Needs!

I did a bit of window shopping today and Marks and Spencer seems to keep catching my eye. I tend to shop here for shoes, underwear, home-ware or jewellery, not clothing. However, the Limited Collection is lovely at the moment.. really sixties, eighties and preppy items. I particularly love the riding boots. I've been after some for some time, and these fit the bill with a decent price. 

Are you a fan of M&S?? The only downfall for me are the sizes, as I am a tiny 5' 1" !

Limited Collection Pure Cotton Cable Knit Cardigan: £35.00

Limited Collection Buckle Riding Knee High Boots: £45.00

      

Limited Collection Geometric Print Dress: £39.50