10 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY 4
7 FEARS/PHOBIAS

1. Confined spaces... I need air!
2. Ghosts!!! Please just be as friendly as Casper!
3. Monkeys... I do think their cute but... basically had a few bad experiences involving a drive-thru zoo, a trip to Gibraltar, and watching The Rise of the Planet of the Apes
4. The dark! Helloooo... is anyone there!?
5. Spiders... such an obvious fear but something with that amount of legs and speed is just a bit scary
6. Thing in mass... aka loads of bugs together erghhhhh
7. Fantastic Mr Fox and the Foxy Bingo fox from Jeremy Kyle... no idea why.. I like foxes but just not those two... they creep me out! 

10 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY 3
8 THINGS THAT ANNOY YOU


1. People who stop talking in the middle of a sentence... I can't handle the suspense! What are you about to say!?? AHHH 
2. When people are walking and stop in front of you for no reason.. Get out of my way before I kick you!
3. Unnecessarily slow drivers... annoying AND dangerous!
4. When computers just decide to not work
5. Being woken up by the hoover... SO ANNOYING
6. Wet towels left on floors... just hang it up! 
7. Boys who fiddle with themselves in public! Yes we all know you have one and it's not going to go anywhere so just leave it alone!
8. SNOW after one day... ruins everything!

10 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY TWO

9 THINGS YOU DO EVERYDAY

1. Go on Facebook/Twitter/Blogger... slight addictions to all

2. Eat a banana even though I don't really like them... 

3. Drink tea... another addiction

4. Listen to music

5. Cleanse, tone, moisturise!

6. Brush my teeth... something everyone should do everyday more than once!

7. Cuddle my dogs and anyone else I can find

8. Read... just about anything 

9. Totes abrev 

10 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY ONE

TEN RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF

1. I am obsessed with leopard print

2. My hair is naturally curly

3. I am half Canadian

4. I am scared of monkeys (long story)

5. I can only sleep in a tidy bedroom

6. I love rock music

7. I have TONS of books on my bookshelf and I'm scared it will break 

8. Half my wardrobe is black

9. I love vintage jewelry

10. I love to abbrev 

Valentine’s Day – The Marmite Holiday

 With Valentines Day fast approaching I play Cupid and consider the different attitudes towards all things romance…

Another year has flown by and we are once again suffocated with cringey cards, tacky teddies, and red roses. After hearing various opinions throughout the week, it has become clear that the attitudes towards Valentine’s Day are split down the middle. So, what has made Valentine’s Day the marmite holiday of the year?

Valentine’s Day is the most popular day for marriage proposals and with billions spent on the holiday around the world it has certainly become a day that is unavoidable. It seems that if you’re loved up then February 14^th is an exciting day of getting spoilt and a chance for a bit of romanticism. For those firmly situated in Singleville the sight of a smushy Valentine’s Day card will probably make you nauseas and kindly remind you of your current relationship status. Yet if you’re dating or ‘seeing’ someone then the day can be a bit ambiguous. It could be flirting over flowers or a one way ticket to Awkward Avenue.

However, it’s said that chivalry is dead. Long gone are the days of courtly love, where romanticism and courteousness were morals maintained by the men of the Dark Ages. Many women today feel that a traditional, romantic man is near impossible to find. Maybe we expect too much due to a lifetime of Rom-Coms, love stories, or the Cinderella fairytales we are told when we are little girls.

Some people hate Valentine’s Day so much that they have declared themselves as ‘Anti-Valentinists’. For them, the idea of being forced to express love on a specific day renders it fake. The stance towards Valentine’s Day is so varied that 14^th February now shares its 24 hours with another day; Singles Awareness Day, commonly known as SAD. Many people believe that Valentine's Day is just a made up holiday by greeting card companies to make a quick profit. With an average spend of over £2 on cards and £12million buyers it certainly does just that.

But so what? One day out of the year which is dedicated to being in love should be celebrated. We all lead busy lives so why not use it as an excuse to go out for dinner, see a show, or just have a few drinks? Take romance off it’s life support machine and do something to revive it. Whether your Facebook status is set to single or not just do something fun. Even if you are single go out with your friends and celebrate that. Whatever your stance on Valentine’s Day it’s going to happen, and it will be back next year too.

So here are a few coping tips whether you’ve been hit with Cupid’s arrow or not:

RED LIGHT – If you’re in a relationship then spend the night celebrating it by taking your loved one out for dinner, send a card, and buy some flowers. If you think it’s all a money making scam then stay in and make a night of it without wasting money. It can only be positive to do something thoughtful for your partner. The closer you are to someone, the greater the gesture should be. For some this may mean gifts, but for others simple thoughtfulness can work wonders. Everyone deserves to feel special once in a while, especially the one you love.

IT’S COMPLICATED!? – If you’re in the uncertain phase of ‘seeing’ someone and it isn’t that serious then it could easily get awkward. Chances are you’re not that close yet, so don’t go overboard for fear of scaring them off, but at the same time don’t ignore it. Take a chilled approach to the day and causally suggest a date. If you’ve already gone on a few dates together then it’s only another day in the year whether it’s 14^th of Feb or not. Just be confident, it could be the start of something special.

SINGLE SOUL – If you’re single, whether you’re happy about it or not, use it as an excuse to have some fun. Plan a night with your mates, stay in and have a few drinks. It doesn’t have to be a day of dread so snack on some chocolate and enjoy being free. Anyway you never know, Cupid could be just around the corner. 

FASHION FRIDAYS!

PASTEL PERFECT


Pastels are in full bloom for Spring 2012. Designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Chloe, Victoria Beckham, and Phillip Plim, just to name a few, have shown their passion for pastels at New York Fashion Week S/S12. Sugary hues, candy colours, and sweet palettes are fresh for Spring and have made a big impact on the catwalks. Pretty pastels have a subtle vibe but this Spring it seems that the calm hues have been applied to sharp tailoring to create edgy elegance, but maintain its feminine romance. 


So which pastel trend will you have your spring fling with?


Peplum
Peplum's are perfect to accentuate your waist and provide powerful tailoring to office wear, separates, and evening dresses. If you're wondering what Peplum actually is, I can tell you it is not the latest superfood. It's simply a short layer, frill, or ruffle which is attached at the bottom of a jacket, blouse, skirt or dress. It last fashion debute was in the 80's. Peplum's add drama and flair to your wardrobe and can be flaunted on almost every occasion. Pastels and peplum's in cool creams and pretty pinks break up your outfit and give it dimensions, but still retain a hint of romance. 

Me in a Peplum Dress

Spring Clean
Give your wardrobe a re-birth and go minimalistic. It is not just loud, block colours which make a statement, pastels can do this too. The pastel palette for S/S12 has been mixed with bold brights. So when you choose a sugary hue to suit you, you won't be looking pastey. Once you have find your perfect pastel spring into a clear-cut, tapered dress and keep in simple with one sweet shade.  

Part of a Painting

Pastel Nails

Candy Gloss
Go girly and dust yourself with romantic roses, spearmint greens, soft vanilla, and lovely lemons. Pastels can be applied to almost any piece from rosy blouses, to creamy jackets, and even sorbet shoes. Have a play with pastels and pick how you would like to parade the trend. Give in to your craving for candy and get a sugar high for pastels this spring. 

Kurt Geiger Shoes

F-f-freezing!

Wish I was back here...