Saturday 18 January 2014

Just a bit of leather and stripes

Hi girls, I know I haven't done many outfit posts recently, but keep reading, there are going to be a lot of #ootd coming up soon! 









Striped Tailored Top: TOPSHOP, £26
Leather Pleated Skirt: OASIS aka EBAY £8
Cut out boots: RIVER ISLAND £30
Necklace: Chinese Wholesale £4.50
Bag: PRIMARK £9
Armored Ring: ADORNING AVA £6


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Signing out

Becky 

xoxox

Friday 17 January 2014

London Diaries Day 3... Part 2

After spending the morning searching for quirky pieces in Camden, we decided to move on to see the famous Abbey Road. I really did feel like the biggest tourist doing this, but it had to be done!!!


  #TOURIST FEVER





A massive thanks for the guys that were standing there all day in the cold taking photos for all the tourists queuing up!!!


Signing out

Becky 

xoxox

London Diaries Day 3

Our Last day in London and I planned to make the most of it. The weather had improved tremendously, cold but sunny and blue skies. The plan... Camden.... Abbey Road and finish off in Chelsea. 


#CAMDEN

I had never been to Camden, but I was excited to see what all fuss was about. It did not disappoint. I was excited when I left the underground to see shop after shop, each with its own unique and crazy vibe. 





#VintageHeaven




#TheMarkets

My fave part of Camden was the Camden Lock Village aka a huge market full of vintage collectables, faux designer pieces and amazing cultural food huts.


Moped seats looking out onto the canal/ lock

victorian lace collars







Signing out

Becky

xoxox


Wednesday 15 January 2014

London Dairies Day 2.... Part 2

#THE ICE BAR

#OOTD



Dungarees: Forever21 £27.99
Tee: Miss Selfridge £25
Necklace: Primark £8






The ice bar is literally the coolest place I've been, literally. Everything in the room was made of ice, including the glasses you drink from. It's situated just down a road behind Reagent Street, and surrounded by an abundance of restaurants and chic lively bars. The Ice bar is a must. It's £13 for 40 minutes and a free cocktail. Ok, I know 40 minutes doesn't sound a long time, but it's freezing in there and even though you're dressed in a thick quilted poncho and eskimo mitts, you are ready to leave and head to warmer territory. But definitely a great experience!

Signing out

Becky 

xoxox

London Diaries Day 2

After a lovely first day in London, I was surprised that I didn't feel too hungover. We headed to Notting Hill for some brunch and a little peak down Portobello Road. 

#OOTD




Oversized Tee Dress: Missguided £15.99
Chelsea Boots: Primark £10
Frilly Socks: Primark £1.50
Beanie Hat: Primark £3.00


#BRUNCH






#PORTOBELLOROAD





 




I love Portobello road. There really were some kooky shops full of vintage trinkets and unusual items. 

Apart from the torrential rain and storms, getting completely soaked and finding out the Notting Hill bench doesn't actually exist, the day was perfect. If you're thinking of heading there, you have to visit the rustic cafe where we had brunch. It is literally a minute walk up from the underground. 

Signing out 

Becky 

xoxox


The London Diaries Day 1.... Part 2

We got back to the hotel for 4pm, ready to start getting ready for the big night out.... NYE! 

I was extremely excited to see the fireworks, as this is one of the things on my bucket list to do before I die... tick! 

The weather was horrific, cold, wet and windy, but nothing could dampen our spirits. We didn't have to wait in the masses of tourists that had flocked to Westminster at midday to get a good spot to watch the fireworks. We were going on a booze cruise down the thames... woop woop! 




                    My Outfit:                
Dress: Forever21 £25
Shoes: River Island £30

Heathers Outfit:
Dress: Miss Selfridge £35
Shoes: Topshop £55


We ended up wearing tights in the end, as it was just too cold not to, plus we couldnn';t fake tan, as the rain would have just washed it off! Better pale, than splodgy and patchy.






HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!

Signing out

Becky

xoxox

Friday 10 January 2014

The London Diaries

Day 1:

Me and my sister headed down to London for New Year and I thought I would do a little diary of our antics and events. The first day we acted like tourist, following the masses around the city, visiting Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, The London Bridge etc...







Thursday 9 January 2014

Cakes for Christmas

As you know, I dabble in cake making... one of my many talents ;) and this Christmas was no exception to my mad cake baking and making. 

Snowmen





Penguins, Shephards, Angels and The Nativity





If any of you are interested in how to make some of these figures, I will do a future blog post for you!

Signing out 

Becky

xoxox

Wednesday 8 January 2014

Christmas Gifts

Helllloooo lovely ladies and a Happy New Year to you all! 

Well, I am a tad behind on the blog front, which I apologise for, but it has been a crazy few weeks, what with work, making gifts, christmas, parties, a trip to London, New year and starting a new job. 

But the main thing is, I'm here now and with a vast amount of blogs to catch up on coming your way! 

I think I will start with CHRISTMAS! Did everyone have a gooden? I especially did, the festive fever in our house is crazy! So anyway, Christmas morning, I wake up to find that at the end of my bed, there is a sack, yes a sack full of beauty products! Father Christmas done good!




The sack was filled with lots of goodies, inclusing Christmas PJs and slippers, which I immediately put on! It turned out that Santa had also left matching slippers for my sisters and mum too. 




Christmas jammis


My Faves:

Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner!
Tan Mitt
Dry Shampoo
Nail Polish: Rimmel, Pink Sparkle Dust
Scrunchies
Hair spray
And LOTS OF CHOCOLATE and SWEETIES



After the opening of the sacks, it was time to go downstairs to open all my pressies! I admit, I am an actual child at Christmas!!!

excuse the tired, face with no make up!


I got some absolutely beautiful things....

chelsea boots
heeled cut out ankle boots
over sized jumpers
lace dress
levis jeans
jersey dress
elle mcpherson lingerie
pjs
hollister cardigans
jack wills shirts
floral high waisted shorts
pleated leather skirt
graphic tees
bobbi brown make up
And loaaaads more, including a three night stay in the strand hotel and booze cruise to LONDON!

Stay tuned for more! Outfit posts, Christmas outings and London heading your way!

Signing out

Becky

xoxox

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