Thanks to Lucy at The New Northerner for nominating me for the Sunshine Award – awarded to “bloggers who are positive and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere.” I love my blog to be a happy place so I’m glad she thinks so too, and although the weather is particularly non-sunny today, I wanted to … Continue reading The Sunshine Award
I received a sample pot of this cupcake face mask in a goodie bag that Lush were giving out to people on Fashion’s Night Out. Of all the Lush fresh face masks it seems the most appealing at first glance – it’s called cupcake for one, and looks and smells like chocolate for another. But actually … Continue reading Lush Cupcake Face Mask
Today's outfit post was photographed in the grounds of Nutters restaurant, so I hope you enjoy the autumnal leafiness. It really was a lovely setting. The occasion was a Sunday lunch in a nice restaurant, which to me requires a smart-ish daytime look, so I decided to wear my cute new swing dress from BANK. I've … Continue reading What I Wore: Silver Swing Dress
Yesterday I decided to make use of my birthday voucher for Nutters - a restaurant owned by celeb chef Andrew Nutter and boasting some great award credentials as well being highly recommended by a friend! After researching all the different menu options we decided to visit on a Sunday as the Sunday lunch set menu seemed … Continue reading Sunday Lunch at Nutters
It's nice that the cooler weather has set in now as it means I can finally start wearing cute autumn outfits like this one (worn yesterday for a lunch date and Disney on Ice). I just love this fox jumper which was sent to me by Tu at Sainsburys – it’s so cozy and cute and … Continue reading Autumn Lunch Date Outfit
After an unusually stressful Friday at work I was really looking forward to what I had planned for Saturday – lunch in Manchester with my sister and… Disney on Ice!! We decided to have lunch at the chic contemporary restaurant Room on King Street and try out their set price lunch menu. I’ve visited Room … Continue reading Saturday Fun Featuring Steak and Disney
I’ve been using this B. Ready Day Cream for my face for about a month and I am loving it! It’s from B., Superdrug’s own clinically-tested premium skincare range, and it cost me just £6.66 for 50ml as it was on offer, but I even think the normal price of £9.99 is quite reasonable. Superdrug … Continue reading B. Ready Day Cream
Last year I visited Bury for their Light Night, and when I heard that it was happening again this year I decided to head down there to see whether they’d do anything differently. The idea behind the event is for the community to experience their city at night, with venues and shops staying open late … Continue reading Bury Light Night Showcases the Town at Night
Time is passing very quickly and without realising it I am once again a week behind with my Great British Bake Off -inspired posts. This time the challenge was pastry, and rather than attempt puff pastry, which quite frankly looks like something I really don't have time for, I decided to give choux pastry a try. I … Continue reading Bake Off: Choux Pastry (#GBBO)
So Vogue Fashion’s Night Out came to Manchester, and Manchester loved it! From the many stores that got involved to the shoppers that came out for the night, the atmosphere in the city was electric on Thursday night! There was so much going on that I didn't get chance to see half of it, or even half … Continue reading Vogue Fashion’s Night Out
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