Wishlist: Summer lovin'

River Island - Purple V neck shirt (£12.00) Newlook - Floral Bomber Jacket (£10.00) Newlook - White floral print dress (£15.00) JD Williams - Maxi dress (£25.00) River Island - Gold tone sunglasses (£10.00) ASOS - Jazzlyn Espadrilles (£12.00)
The warm weather here up North has made me realise how very impractical the clothes in my wardrobe are. It's no secret that I much prefer Autumn over the other three but when you are faced with temperatures up 24C in your home city and are in a puzzle over what to wear that's when you know you need to go shopping! Above I have listed a few pieces of clothing I have my eye on and some I have already purchased. I think it's important to purchase clothes that could be worn throughout the year where possible and hopefully, some of the items I have listed above will help me meet that goal.
I hope you enjoyed reading this post, Summer is almost over but for now lets make the most of it :) ♡

A little beauty wish list

1. Pixy Stix, nail polish - Orly 2. Naturalash Strip Lashes, 070 Black - Salon System 3. Ceramic Rodial brush - Head Jog 4. Mythic Hair oil - Loreal 5. Epic volume Shampoo - Tigi, Bedhead 6. Mint Hair dryer - WAHL 7. Sensitive skin care kit - Strictly Professional
A little while ago, I threw out about 80% of my makeup and skin care. I found I had so many products that were well passed their sell by date and things I just accumulated but didn’t actually use. It been great to refresh my collection and now I am able to just use what I have. However, whilst my huge clear out I have noticed I am lacking a few really important bits.  So I thought I would do a little beauty post today as I haven't featured beauty on my blog for a little while. This post contains miscellaneous beauty products that are currently missing from my collection. How cute is the mint hair dryer?
Hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if you have given your makeup collection a recent refresh? I need to do this more often - it honestly feels so great being able to make use of products rather than them just collecting dust!
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Wishlist: Summer Home Decor

1. Casa Coutour, Silver chunky knit cushion - House of Fraser 2. Pink Peony flowers in Vase - Debenhams 3. Deer stag head jeweller  - Urban Outfitters 4. One line a day - Wordery 5. Terrarium - Urban outfitters  6. Yankee Candle, Pinks sands - eBay 7. Metal tealight holder- H&M
I've been lusting after so many new homeware products recently, I feel like as soon as Spring and Summer arrive the whole colour palette of your home changes significantly and you feel the need to incorporate more pastel shades. I have collated a selection of my top homeware bits for this season and it includes a bit of everything. Let me know what you think?
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Wishlist #7: Spring

  Elise Ryan Grecian pink trim dress - Dorothy Perkins White mini tote bag - New Look @ ASOS Nothing to wear tee - New Look Pastel blue faux leather jacket - Dorothy Perkins Olivia Burton Big Dial dusty pink watch - Tophshop Striped tee - Topshop
My last wish list post was in October last year, so long ago! Spring is just around the corner so I thought today I would feature a few of things I want for the warmer weather.... well actually, whilst adding the links for the items I went ahead and purchased a few of them, oops. 
Pastel colours make me happy - this comes from someone who lives in black, white and grey clothes. I do however like to wear say, a pastel top with a pair of light blue skinny jeans and my white converse when Spring and Summer hit. I feel I can do the same with the light blue faux leather jacket pictured above. I am so excited for this to arrive and hope I can get a decent amount of wear from it. 
I absolutely love the ‘Nothing to wear’ tee. I have seen so many people wear this in real life and on the tv, would you believe its only £7.99 from New Look? It also comes in 3 other colours. I ordered the white and grey, is that a little excessive? Maybe, maybe not. The monochrome look is really in this Spring so these will do nicely and can be paired with anything, a must have! 
Hope you enjoyed this post, let me know your faves!
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Sneaker love

Blue and white stripe, sneakers - H&M White mock croc, slip on - MissGuided TIPI Snake, skaters - Topshop Leopard, skaters - Shoebou Black snake print, skaters - MissGuided Vans holographic, skater shoes - Net-A-Porter Leopard, sneakers - H&M Holographic, skater shoes - Ebay
My recent love for sneakers/skate shoes, has rapidly grown into a little obsession almost. I went a little WILD and purchased a few new pairs the other day after scouring the internet for ages. My justification for this was that I think they will be perfect not only in the Summer but also in a few weeks for when Spring comes around... and well Autumn too! I find that sneakers are so versatile and can be worn with almost anything.
I have compiled a little list of the ones I like and it also includes a few of the ones I’ve purchased. I can see my collection growing in the coming months. They are just too comfy!
Let me know what you think of skate shoes? ♡

Christmas Gift Guide: Under £5

1. Pink Cable Knit bobble hat - New Look (£4) 2. Penguin Pinspot ankle socks - Topshop (£3.50) 3. Stag head Jewellery holder - ASOS (£4.50) 4. Pink stripe ceramic cup - New Look (£4.50) 5. Floral phone case - eBay (99p) 6. Moleskin Cahier Journal | Set of 3 - eBay (£4.26) 7. Heart Sunglasses - Topshop (£5) 8. Map big dial watch - eBay (£3.95) 9. Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake | Sweet little thoughts to keep you sane book  - eBay (£4.65)
With only a few weeks to go until Christmas I thought now would be the right time to write up a few Gift Guide posts. This post is perfect for those of you who are doing Secret Santa or looking for stocking fillers. I managed to find a fair few items under £5.
I have ordered a few of these things. There are so many bargains around and sites like eBay are perfect when you want to buy little quirky presents too. How cool does the Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake book look? I can’t wait for this to arrive, apparently it’s filled happy quotes that will 'keep you sane'! Needed muchly.
I will be posting a few more gift guides over the next few days/weeks.
In other news I can’t believe the year is almost over. Winter is well and truly in full swing. Cosy fluffy socks and suede boots are officially out and the fire is definitely lit. I finally got around to buying a DSLR too. Finally. I just need to learn how to use it now :) 
Anyways do let me know what you think of this post? Have you started your Christmas shopping?
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Wishlist #5: Autumn

Camel Coat - New Look  Berry Slouch cardigan - Topshop Stripey boxy top - River Island  Chelsea boots - H&M  Pale blue zipped bag - Dorothy Perkins
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Wishlist 6: affordable high end

1. Marc Jacobs Daisy, Eau SO Fresh 2. Essie, Where’s my chauffeur?  3. YSL Volupte Sheer Candy, Lush coconut 4. Seiko, automatic movement watch  5. Tom Ford Sunglasses 6. Zatchels, White quilted leather Barrel bag  7. Bohemia leather iPad case
I have been eyeing up so many high end items recently, how pretty are the items I’ve added to my wish list? I’m loving the colour teal at the moment too!
I have been seeing Marc Jacobs fragrances everywhere recently, more so because they have brought out their new Dreams fragrance. I haven’t tried any from the brand before so I thought it would be best to stick with this version of the classic. Eau So Fresh has been on my list for a while as it’s something that can be worn daily and isn’t to strong.
I love Essie nail polishes and own a good few of the pastel shades. I feel this blue shade is perfect for late Summer. I say late Summer because it seems like Autumn already here, so wearing a bright nail colour will instantly lift your mood.
The YSL lipsticks are another raved about product, the packaging is gorgeous and the shades are pretty. This is definitely the type of product you would leave out on display on your cabinet.
A watch just because I collect watches. I love this silver one, it’s so simple and will look great paired with any outfit. I don’t thin you can ever have too many watches.
Tom Ford isn’t a brand I have cared for much before but these sunglasses are a NEED. They are almost an ombre lilac and mint. So cute and perfect for this season. 
The Zatchels bag has been on my list of things to buy for the longest time too but I kept putting it off as it is white. I have seen so many bloggers rock white bags recently though so it’s persuading me to just buy it. I love quilted bags, this style of bag is so original and is perfect for those days when you don’t need to carry much.
Finally how bright is this iPad case, I love it! It’s real leather as well so it won’t ruin as easily and will protect your iPad well. They also have a gorgeous tan colour on the site.
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What are your high end favourites?
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Wishlist 5: ebay edition

pink crop top | planner/journal |  celfie tee | ted baker phone case | satchel | white chic & mint candle
I’ve not posted a wish list in a while, I’m hoping to post one every month now because you seem to like them, plus I always have a list of things to buy - makes sense. 
The pink eyelash cardigan is something I’ve wanted for a while, Primark has a longer line one in store currently and I purchased that the other day, but I really want this one too. I’m so late on the bandwagon for these jumpers!  The planner/journal doesn’t look like much on this picture but on the listing it looks amazing! There are slots for you to store little papers in and it kind of doubles up as a scrapbook. I really need a new planner.  Celfie tee because why not. My ‘Celine’ t shirt is kind of overrated now.  I love this Ted Baker phone case, it’s pink and pretty.  Satchels are still big this season and theres something about this lilac colour and AW, I think it looks classy. It's in my basket.  I couldn’t not put a Yankee Candle in my basket. This white chocolate and mint candle is usually so hard to get a hold of. I remember burning this candle around this time last year. Nostalgia.
Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know your favourites!
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Wishlist 4: Pastel Perfect

1. Mint green daisy sweater - New Look

2. Blue lace crop top - Topshop

3. Pink stripe watch - asos

4. Snake pink skate shoes - Topshop

5. Animal phone cases - cat (etsy) / rabbit (etsy)

6. Pandora pink rose ring - John Greed Jewellery

7. Pastel blue Pippa bag - Accessorize

I love the pieces I’ve picked out for this wish list, I feel all summery just looking at it. The daisy sweater is perfect, an easy way of adding a pop of colour - ideal for me because all I seem to be wearing is navy and black. I love the delicate blue top with the lace trim, it is so versatile. I seem to have developed a little watch addiction so I’m always looking for new ones to add to my collection, this pastel pink watch is perfect and it is so affordable too. Skate shoes/sneakers are the new hype, aside from the standard Vans and Converse I feel I now need these pink beauties in my life! Topshop have so many sneakers at the moment - I want them all. Nothing like a cute animal phone case - pastel colours make them that much better. I have been eyeing up the Pandora rose ring since it came out a few weeks ago, so pretty. I love the way the Pandora sales assistants layer up all their jewellery. And finally a pastel blue bag just because.

Hope you enjoyed this post? Let me know what you like and if you have anything on your wish lists at the moment.

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