"The final time, I close my eyes. I will open them in paradise." - Ivoryline

I have been completely submerged with work recently and a bit lazy to be honest. I keep meaning to come on and write something but then I get in, or go out with friends, and I get completely distracted! So I'm sorry but I'm back :)

Ohhh I have to share this! I was walking behind this woman the other week in town and well I became that annoying person who walks too closesly! But, I really needed to take a photo of this! She actually walked into Northumbria Uni City library so if anyone knows who she is lemme know! 

I keep saying I want to be more eco-friendly but I just don't get around to it...if thats possible! I do try and turn lights and plugs off and the like but other than that I drive my car ALOT and well I don't plan on changing it. When we cannot see because of the smog or we actually start drowning because of the melting icecaps I will probably stop...Is that bad? Probably but they keep changing their minds so I will continue! 

I have some photos that I need to upload so I will get on that now. (I have some on my camera and phone and some which I am waiting to be sent to me!) I will upload some maybe :). 

Ohhhhh, Kate&I went looking for some peppermint syrup for coffee in Newcastle yesterday but couldn't find any, does anyone know we can get some?! xx

Quick outfit post!

(Coat, Belt&Socks-Primark. 

Top-Dorothy Perkins. 

Herringbone Shorts-River Island. 

Scarf-M&S. Bag-Clarks. 

Boots-Bearpaw.

Cloch hat-I cannot remember!)
I nearly always wear hats in the rain as I HATE getting wet! And well umbrellas just never really do the job! xx 

"Eye of newt, and toe of frog...

Halloween was amazing and I completely loved it! For once there was only maybe one, possibly two, who were not dressed up which is pretty epic! Even though 98% of girls were nurses covered in blood and nearly all boys were just in blood stained white shirts! ahah. Bless. My friends and I were dressed up and of course we went all out! We had Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland, Death on Vacation (Oh yes, inventive) and of course me, I was a Lion Tamer/Ring Leader! I turned more into a ring leader as I didn't take my stuffed lion out as I knew I would either lose it or someone would steal it! I don't have many photos as I couldn't find my camera charger so that died :( I have a few though so enjoy!

 Lawson is a Ninja and Ben is a guy with a few bandages wrapped around. I think the idea was mummy but thats a kinda fail attempt :) lol.

Death on Vacation. Original like.

As I didn't have a lion with me I adapted and decided to include a chair within my costume. Needless to say I only adapted for one photo... My homemade jacket which startd out as a good idea and then took soooo long! Was so frustrating but it worked in the end, yeyy.
Ahhhh loved it :) Things came together as well! xx

"Set the ferris wheel ablaze" - My Chemical Romance

Yes I am aware that its another My Chemical Romance title but its because I went and saw them in Edinburgh and well, they were EPIC. Not much else to be said apart from Edinburgh kids are brutal but the band are just as pretty, some prettier than others, and they seemed to have returned to a more gritty state in which I approve. They have changed somewhat as back in my day (yes I'm 90) Frank Iero was the second main man but now young Mikey is. Fair play Mikey, you are no longer the shy ridden boy hiding at the back of the stage behind his big glasses and even bigger hair.

As I was only going for a night I didn't want to take too many clothes as it would be too much to carry...I packed accordingly which is suprising and amusing when I saw how much Kelly had packed (Bless choo!) So here goes!

Day&Night. 

I decided to carry a simple LBD dress along as it goes with everything!

LBD, H&M,. Brown Top, Topshop,. Belt, Primark,. Floral Top, French Connection

Had an amazing time and well I love Edinburgh! I ate too much and walked so much my feet still ache today! But I wouldn't change a thing.

We found this super cute museum which was about Scottish Literary Writers. It was a complete stumble-upon moment as we couldn't find it advertised anywhere and it was only because we saw words carved into the wall (below) and the floor which led up the little museum! It was soooo cute inside though and would say to go just to explore! (For people who want to go...you need to go up the Mound and then you'll see a little cut to your right, go up there!)

The huge amount of food we had in one sitting but was gorgeous! I had the potato skins, cheese&bacon and Kelly had the Tomato&Mozzerella Salad. We both tried and failed to have these cheeseburgers and had to resort to taking the half-finished things with us!

And of course the band in question! I enjoyed, a lot. :) Now back to doing workkkk, humf.

xx

Hold your head high heavy heart. So take a chance and make it big, Cause it's the last you'll ever get. - The Academy Is...

Last photo post! Partly because I've stuck all three photos together and the other part being Alex calling me vain, thanks loveee! ahah, I'm not really though I promise. You should see me whan I wake up...wharra' state!

Multi-coloured hat, Matalan. This hat brought me&another together so it holds memories!
Panda hat, River Island. I bought this before the masses and I haven't worn it much since, lol. Plus I don't suit being a Panda...just not me.
Black felt cloche from a fayre in Rye :) Luuuuurve Rye! xx

I've been up since 4!

And my god I know I will be feeling this around lunch time!

Anyway enjoy a hat photo. Last one, maybe. I haven't decided yet.

My Cooooooon Hat.

(I really wish I could use photoshop to add some colour to my face! And to get rid of my unplucked eyebrows ahaha, too classy)

This hat is from Brighton Gay Pride a few years ago, I'm sure. It was either there or a Carnival I went toooo, hmm. I will ask the Mother! :) xx

"I can't tell you what it really is, I can only tell you what it feels like"

-Eminem Feat. Rhianna

I love it when my Mum comes into my room bringing a box. That box is ALWAYS full of goodies and things I know I will like. Today was hats! I love wearing hats and have a bunch of different ones but the ones that were brought to me this morning were different, a bit special if you will. These hats were hats from many different times, for example one from Hastings when I was 16. Another from Brighton when I was 19 and I was there for Gay Pride and I bought it off this stall. These hats hold memories, whether it be small or huuuuge. Love boxes from my Mum.

This peaked hat came from a stall in London and it was the most amazing woman who sold it to me. She was only about 5foot tall and was wearing all of the colours under the sun in one outfit. She looked amazing.
Instead of adding too many photos to one post I will add one hat photo to the bottom of upcoming posts :) Hope you're all having a lovely weekend...even though its been raining here! xx

"I never tried to make the best of my time, When I thought that I had plenty of it."

-The Academy Is...

Just a quick outfit post as I have decided that it doesn't take that much time to take a quick photo before running out of the door! This was taken this morning when it was cold and chlly at an early 7.15am. Ofc it got warmer later, as it always does when I decide to take a coat...typical!
lol, you can tell I took these photos between the processes of getting dressed!

Red Zara Kids Wool Coat, Thrifted for an amazing £4.99 btw

Cardigan and heart brooch, Primark. Dress, H&M. Scarf, from my Mum

Tights, cannot remember! Shoes, Peacocks. Bag&Belt, thrifted.

I also just want to share with you this devastating piece of news. The pier that I've grown up with has been burned down. It was such a monument to me as I used to spend half of my childhood in Hastings and would play on the pier all the time.On top of this my Mum had dances and gigs on the pier when she was younger. It is such a shame and has greatly upset me that somebody could burn it down in such a thoughtless act. It will be greatly missed and whenever I venture back down to Hastings it will be odd not to go on and have a scout around. To even go get the old pennies and play with the old amusements. Ho hum, such is life. It's just a tremendous shame.

So sad!

xx

Well the supposed 'small' mission has turned into a colossal movement!

A while back while scouting through blogs I saw that some people had specialised fonts for their post&widget titles. So after googling it and deciding that it didn't look too hard I decided to develop my knowlege into html. WELL, its hard! I would not recommend it to someone who is not too hot on computers, like myself tbh. However, it is slowly coming together and I promise to have it up properly soon! Until then please excuse the mess and slight hassle I have bestowed on myself and I hope it doesn't affect you!
Back to blogging!
Before I said I would upload some outfit posts so here goes. I would love to say the photos of me in one of my all time, favourite playsuits is a good photograph...however, it is not and I blame Nicky! He said he wanted credit for taking this photo so here goes...Well Done Nicky for taking maybe one of the worst photos ever! Pffft :)

 On top of the rubbish photo skills he has either shot me from a low angle making me look like a giant or from above me making me look really short. Oh Nicky, Fail.

Playsuit Miss Selfridge

Belt, Primark

Leather ankle trainer/boots, New Look

Necklace, Matalan

Woolen Shift Dress, G21 at ASDA.

 

Also lets welcome in my new winter boots! They are going to be fab as soon as the awful weather hits in! I fall over when the road is not slippy let alone when it is! I used to have a very similar pair from another shop which were non-leather and fell apart near instantly. I accept last winter was goddamn awful but still gotta be prepared. These beautiful leather stomping boots are from Next and well were a steal at £40 imo! 

So come on Winter, gimme your best shot! I'm all ready now! xx

"How your body still remembers things you told it to forget.

How those furious affections followed you."

This is just a quick outfit post before I speed out. It's quite a simple, and some may say boring, outfit. But again, its so comfortable that I don't mind! I like going out and being immensely comfortable whereas some of my other clothes I will go out pulling the arms down and such, just generally fussing over what I'm wearing. With this I don't have to! I feel that sometimes my dress sense is sometimes a little introvert and I aim to change it this year.

(I'm unaware of what my collarbone is doing in the middle photo, best keep small children away from this photo as its freaky&could result in tears before bed.)

Top, Topshop

Skirt, New Look

Hair piece which I loveeee is a Necklace from Hexham.

Quickly just wanted to show you this scarf I found in my room!

I have posted about Billie Piper before and how much I love her and especially her huuuge scarfs! Well look what I got! (I also found loads more but this one fitted in for today :))

Scarf, 'the craze', which I think is closed now.
xx

Silk, Lace & Leather.

This was taken after a full day at Uni this week. As you can see I was knackered, still am, and I had just had to walk two miles in the pouring down rain so my hair hated me. Needless to say I came in and had a nice hot bath! However, I did like this outfit. (Would have liked it more had the rain not have came)

 

 Faux-Leather skirt, H! by Henry Holland.

Lace top, New Look.

Front Tie Silk shirt, Topshop (thrifted)

I just hope the bags, or rather complete luggage set that is harbouring under my eyes buggers off soon. This look is not a good one for me!

Look alive, Sunshine.

-My Chemical Romance.

(Actually obsessed with this clip! It's my ringtone and message tone....

and I'm buying gig tickets tomorrow!)

Lately it has to be said I am not looking alive. I am completely shattered as I have been up, ready&out of the house by 7.20am. Yesss, this may be normal for others but for me this is complete torture. I'm a 8 hour a night kinda girl and struggle with anything less. Add on to the crippling early starts many tedious hours of sitting in rush hour traffic as well as many other equally grim aspects to my life at the minute and you may see why I am completely exhausted...and it's only Wednesday. Boy, that’s depressing. 

Anyway, rant over! I promise... :)!
From all this there hasn't be a lot of time to get outfit posts in but I did get one in the Uni toilets today (yes I am classy like that).

Slouchy cropped jumper, George for ASDA

Black long sleeve top & ankle boots & belt, Primark

Short, Topshop (thrifted)

Scarf, TK Maxx

Slouchy, studded duffle bag, Matalan.

I found this outfit so comfy and well I am definitely going to be pairing the items off with others from my wardrobe! As well as this I took my super cute lunch bag with me today! I got it from Brighton, but I've been informed loads of other places have them, and I completely love it! Not only does it allow me to eat what I want but for a hell of a lot cheaper! I also have a red with white dots insulated one, which is also lovely :) but was from Corbridge I think.

Is anyone else at Uni or going back soon? And do you have to contend with EARLY mornings?
I hope not, I wouldn't wish it on anyoneee! lol xx

"Jilted lovers and broken hearts...

 You're flying away, while I'm stuck here on the ground"

-Brandon Flowers 

This blog post is to tie up all those loose ends which I have said I will do for months now! What I mean by this is the times I've said 'I'll take a photo later...' and then later never appears! The reason I've decided to do this today is because I start University tomorrow! Yes, I'm three years late but whatevs, better late than never. I am so nervous about it I honestly feel like I'm going back to secondary school, it's such a huge step but I'm sure it will be fine and I'm lucky enough to know some people before I've even started!

So lets start off with the thrifted ZARA jackets that I was bragging about yesterday. I pure love them, one in chocolate brown, one in black! They are classic shapes and are lovely on plusss they both have grey elbow patches! I have always had a thing for elbow patches and since they are apparently 'back in' (never out in my book) it will mean I will be able to get them so much easier. I really want a tweed jacket with some....but no monies is a sad state of affairs!

(Jackets, Zara-thrifted. Top, French Connection. Jeans, Primark.)

This photo shows the black blazer then the chocolate brown front&back. As most of you will know black items do not like to captured on film so I had to rely on the brown to carry it for me. The best part being the grand total of both of these jackets came to around £10! Yeah now that is a win situation.

As well as promising photos of my new jackets I said I would upload photos of the suede knee high boots and my new-ish ankle boots so here goes!

Both were complete bargains, which makes me happy. The suede knee highs were £5 as one foot is 'apparently' half a size different to the other. However, I don't know if this is true but who I am to complain about getting this beautiful Clarks boots for £5!

These ankle boots are currently my favourite footwear atm. They were from Primark and were stupidly cheap as well. I love the lace/crochet side panel and well they are just so comfy! The only problem is they don't have very good soles especially considering the weather we are meant to be having. Oh they joys of the UK! When its bad I will throw on my bearpaws or my grey boots which I got last Christmas which has amazing grips. (You can see them HERE!)

As I have posted before I do quite enjoy stationery and well I decided to buy a cheap mid-year diary in which I can scribble notes in. (You can see my collection of stationary for this year, HERE!) I own a pretty Paperchase filofax which I will still use but I do need to scribble notes in a seperate diary!
I was hitting the pound shop anyway to get some tennis balls for the pup and on my around I found ths beauty which will be perfect to scribble in!

 Even though it was a pound it may be one of the most comprehansive diary's I've ever had (well since my school planner which was an old friend) annnnd its not exactly ugly. It has so many sections which include: term timetable, world time, world currency, metric information, weights&measures, First Aid, travel information, blank travel timetable, computer terminology, birthdays&anniversaries, festivals&holidays, graph paper, addresses, accounts, account summaries and notes!
So many sections which is awesome! Maybe too many to use, who's to say.

I think this is all wrapped up now which makes me happy.
I'll just finish off with my own little personal achievement...
Last night I decided to make cupcakes, yes 11.00pm at night isn't the best idea but I did it anyway and wel my cupcakes turned out really well! They taste lovely and look alright. The mess in the kitchen was a pure sight but overall a success!
I'm immensely proud and as I sit here writing this I am eating one and enjoying a freshly brewed coffee. Good day! :)

Wish me luck for tomorrow!

Loves xx

'I could live a little better with the myths and the lies...

...When the darkness broke in, I just broke down and cried.'

-Joy Division

Lately I have been looking for that perfect place to take photos, I don't think I have found it yet but alas the bathroom, suprisingly, seems to the best spot so far! Due to the fact I'm so tall it's hard to get a good in-focus photo as well as fitting in my whole body (well through timer anywhoo) I have been lucky on occasions but this is something I'm working on. I even paraded around the house today looking for the perfect room, trying every one! Oh yes, devotion.
So here is today's outfit.

Miss Selfridge Top, Vintage Brown Leather Belt,  Topshop Denim Shorts.

See! I even tried the kitchen, complete devotion, haha.

Today was a leisurely day in which my Mum and I went out to Durham for lunch & a look around. It was 'orite weather and I found some amazing thrifty bargains which I wil post up later :)
But lets just say I got two beautiful velvet (yes, I'm getting over my fear of it) jackets from ZARA with elbow patches in brown & black for under a tenner! Made my day!

Hello 1am!

I was going to post this tomorrow, well today, at a more appropriate time but due to the fact my tummy is so ill atm I thought I would do it now to save me from boredom and depression at this early time! Ho hum.
I have some exciting news, well for me anyhow, I have just had my hait cut! Well, about 8 hours ago but still! I find going to the hairdressers one of the most traumatic experiences of my life, odd I know. So many people go to the hairdressers as an escape, somewhere to relax and be gently pampered however I do not.
I go in, I sit down and then I am told "Curly hair? so trim is it?!" Oh wow, the joys of having curly hair!
My choices in life are long or short annnd wait for it, medium length! Possibilities are endless!
To counteract this when I was around 15/16 I started to straighten just my fringe as I wanted a slight contrast and well this just continued throughout the rest of my hair career (I'm only 21, but whatevs)!
This of course damaged my hair and the last time, bar one, I went to the hairdressers the woman shouted at me for having such 'fabUlous hair that you have ruined. Be happy with your mistake!'
Hmm, I bet you can guess I never went back to see her again!

 Fur edged gilet, Primark. Scarf, Topshop.

 Today though, oh yes my friends, is an epic day amongst others as my hairdressed did good!
She has curly hair so was completely sympathetic, she listened to me rant about the troubles of life and the curly hair dilemna and in return she cut and styled my hait! As well as including a mini fringe which looks FAB! Ahhhh, I still don't love the hairdressers and would probably still put it in the pile with the dentist but overall, I'm getting there! (I do hate my nose and I'm srsly considering surgery, now wheres my credit cardddd)

As well as this I got lumbered of dragging the pup out for his walk and well I found my La Redoute oversized jacket/coat! I have only worn it about twice but I love it so much as I can pretty much fit my whole body in it! Ahhh, good day for me! I promise to get a better photo in the morning of the coat!

Oh oh ohhh, just remembered I also dragged out my old-ish knee high suede boots and they are as cute as ever! Somehow are baggy around my calves now but still, loveee! Later on I will post a photo of them and my lush new ankle boots :)

Before I found out it was freezing..

Today I went and met some friends for lunch which was completely lovely, so this is a little outfit post to show you what I was going to originally wear before I realised how frickin' chilly it was out!
One thing people need to know about me is that I get cold wayyy too easily, I am cold blooded and I need to wear a million layers even in the sun. It's so sad!

I bought this dress from Peacocks a good couple of weeks ago but due to the sizes being too big for me I had to take the size 8 in :( which took forever! as I didn't want to ruin the dress but I think it's worked out quite well :)

This dress is part of the Pearl Lowe collection and under further scrutiny it doesn't look half bad! I wouldn't have paid the original price of this dress which was £30 (i think? maybe forty, hmm) but I was quite hapy with paying £15, especially as I had to take it in as they don't do proper sizes!

'Take Our Picture...

...Flash, Flash, Car Crash.'

-AFI

This post is all about a lovely pink jumper I tried on at George for ASDA but did not fit me as I am a giant and it was not long enough in the body for me. In a pure rage I marched over to the Metrocentre to find much nicer jumper! So, yes it came out alright but still :)

Here's the original jumper...

Which is just lovely with the little pearls (I love pearls) and was only £14! Yes, it was too short for me but I want it...ho hum.
This is the jumper I did get! It's slightly lighter which is nice and I like the 3/4 sleeves as they suit my shape better. I have decided to buy some pearlised gems and sew them on myself! Maybe a job for tomorrow, or another one for the pile!

This jumper is from H&M and is only £7.99 and as I was on the site looking for this image I also found this jumper in grey which is calling out to me!

A couple of months ago a nasty anon left a comment stating I'm always done up so much, make-up wise, and well I thought this was slightly unfair so take this anon!
No make-up and no, I don't use photoshop or anything purely because I don't know how!

Butter on a summer day...

...When I hear your name.

-Bayside

Wedding Wonders, Part Two!

So here is the dress that I wore for tonight. I wasn't able to stay long as I am still not feeling my best! But I had fun nonetheless and Wendy looked amazing in her Wedding dress and the dress we spent months finding! I love it, it was the one I picked out so I definitely want to borrow it!

(Yes I am aware of how pale I am. Flash is never my friend!)

My Oufit:

Red cardigan, Matalan

Dress, H&M

Red Cherry cluth bag, Wren

Red heart broach, Primark

The Brides dress, French Connection!

Garter, optional!

I'm not sure what Chris is wearing but he looks dapper :)!

Heres some additional photos of my dress :)

I love the scoop neck of this dress!

"Our hope is shattered....

...and any chance at love is shot"- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everyday just seems to drag and nothing seems to go right? As whiney as that is I feel everyone had these days and well lately its happened to me! Which is awfully annoying! So today Kelly took me out to cheer me up :) and it worked!
We decided to drive into Newcastle and then get a metro train into North Shields to have a wander and then get the ferry across to South Shields! It was such a nice day as well! Which always helps raise the spirits! North Sheilds doesn't hold anything of any interest apart from the fact we got this beautiful tea set for £2.99! Lovin' life!
But South Shields had a free museum which was throughouly enjoyable! We also had chips, like you do at the seaside, and I've have a really nice day! (Apart from the fact the chips have made me feel sick, bleurgh! I enjoyed them at the time though!)

Enjoy the photos!
(Especially the submarine bunk one, its incredibly hard to pose on your side! haha)

 My Outfit is:

Black Tee Dress, H&M, £2.99 (Best bargain ever)

Leopard print tights, cannot remember where from for the life of me!

Denim Jacket, Matalan

Black Pumps, Primark

Tan leather belt, Vintage.

Black bag, a friend gave it to me, so freee.

Kelly was wearing!

Floral culottes, Matalan

Black vest top, unknown.

Studded shoes, New Look

Grey bag, ermmmm unknown :)

Grey military cardigan, Matalan!

Oh yeahhhh, the museum had dinosaurs! This was my favourite because of its awesome hair! lol.

I love being a big kid sometimes, its take away all problems :) xx