Yesterday I knew that I was going out for a few drinks after work with a group of colleagues, which poses the dilemma, do I take a change of outfit or do I go for an office to bar look? As the main port of call was going to be Bakerie, the chic yet relaxed … Continue reading Office to bar outfit and Barbie pink nails
I like my style to be low maintenance. Apart from occasions that warrant a bit of extra effort (I’ll put nights out in this bracket) I like clothes that work together easily and don’t look like they try too hard. The kind of low maintenance style that is perfect for day to day may include … Continue reading Low maintenance style guide: quirky accessories
With Valentine’s Day looming it is the season for retailers to heavily promote their sexiest lingerie. I’m ashamed to say my lingerie collection is extremely small, and in terms of underwear in general I’ve been feeling like it’s been too long since I bought anything new at all (let alone pretty things). The problem is … Continue reading Pretty and practical underwear
After searching for a very specific item, I have made the discovery of an excellent online store with a fab range of baking supplies. I came across Cakes, Cookies and Crafts because I wanted a cookie cutter in the shape of a magic lamp, and I wanted it quickly. It turned out that I had … Continue reading Magic lamp gingerbread cookies
A week that begins with "Blue Monday" doesn't seem to offer much promise, particularly when it's freezing cold outside. But I have three days off work this week (I'm in a pantomime and thought I'd need the rest - I wasn't wrong), and one of the nicest things about days at home, other than the … Continue reading Crumpets with spiced berries, yoghurt and honey
Some outfit combos just work, no matter how strange they may seem initially. It's like a winning formula! For some time I've had a thing for mixing ultra feminine pretty pieces with something edgier, and this is my latest obsession: romantic tutu skirts combined with funky graphic tees. Actually any romantic, feminine skirt will work, … Continue reading Winning combos: romantic skirts + graphic tees
Beautifully-wrapped presents are one of my favourite things, and I enjoyed using black ribbon, mirror paper, recycled Christmas cards, chic boxes and some quirky decorative items to make my Christmas presents look pretty. This is just a quick post to showcase my latest wrappings, which also feature the black ribbon (which I think makes everything look classy) as well … Continue reading Pretty present wrappings
Hope everyone had a fab break over Christmas, and saw in the New Year in style. I hosted a mini impromptu buffet and games night for family, so mine ended up being a fun-filled NYE and a nice way to celebrate the lack of 2012 apocalypse. I also made use of my new giant mixing bowl and edible … Continue reading Happy belated New Year!
I've been catching up on my blog reading, and it looks like everyone had a lovely Christmas, and there's lots of lucky people getting lovely gifts. I love shopping for presents, so it was nice to see everybody's reactions on Christmas Day (including my sister loving her Matilda the Musical tickets, and my mum pleased as punch … Continue reading Christmas treats
I'm ashamed to see how little I've actually blogged this month, but I suppose that's what happens when the Christmas preparations and parties get underway. I'm fully in the Christmas spirit now, and happy that there are just two more sleeps to go! This month saw me kick things off with a trip to see St … Continue reading Two more sleeps
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