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Saturday, 18 May 2013

#BEDM - My Best Friends

My best friends are amazing - simply amazing.

The majority i have only known for less than 3 years but we're going strong so far!

The Lads

Shaun, Ben and Woody

(unfortunately i don't actually have any pictures of Woody!)

Shaun & Ben at Ben's Halloween Party 2011!

These guys came into my life not long after i started going out with Sonic. They're 'the cinema lads' we go and watch a film every monday night at the local cinema and have a MaccieD's! They are crazy and so fun, but are always there for you. Within around 2 months i was no longer 'Sonic's girlfriend' i was labelled 'one of the lads' and Shaun frequently calls me 'Man' now!

They're all computer mad and love PC gaming! Shaun's also in a gothic band - who are Amazing!

They are brilliant company and can always make me laugh and make me feel better..

Miss Amy Morgan!

She'd just taken me to Krispy Kreme for the first time!

I love Amy to bits! I also met her for the first time at one of Shaun's gigs and we got on straight away. Within a month she had invited me out shopping and we became really close stright away - we both absolutely Love baking, Gaming, David&Goliath, Nail Polish and shopping!

She's so bubbly and easy to chat to, always makes me laugh and i can ask her about Anything and she'll never judge me, i dunno what i'd do without her! Can't wait for our next serious shopping spree! (which is tomorrow!)

Miss Marie

My beautiful bestie!

Marie and i met around 8 years ago now when i used to hang about town with my friends and go to a rock club in the middle of the day! I just remember her always having chips and offering them to me whilst we shared our love of horror movies and wanting to be alternative models!

She talks straight to everyone, is really loyal, strong, passionate and is a feisty lady! She is currently pursuing burlesque and we share a lvoe of Dita Von Teese and Pin-Up styles! I can go to her with Any problem and i know she'll be there for me and never judge me. She'd pick up the phone to me at 2am and if anyone ever hurt me she'd try and hunt them down! She always makes me giggle and i hate that we don't see each other very often, but things Never change - we are still like we see each other everyday. We say that when we're both moms and we're older we'll be telling our children that we were always best friends even though we were a distance apart. I really don't know what i'd do without this lady in my life.

Each and every one of these people mean a lot to me and i have no clue what i'd do if they weren't there.

Never take your best friends for granted!

D&DG THEN AND NOW Competition Entry!

So D&G Glasses have teamed up with Designer Outlet THEN & NOW to host a competition!

The winner will receive their favourite pair of D&G Glasses or Sunglasses absolutely Free!

For full details check here:

So this is my entry:

I had £1000 to spend on an outfit to style up my favourite sunglasses!

My favourite D&G Sunglasses were the DD3061 at £79. They are classic and perfect! I could style these with any outfit as they are so versatile.

I would wear this outfit for a shopping trip when visiting London in a few weeks time as it is both comfortable and stylish with pops of colour! It is quite smart-casual too so i probably wouldn't look out of place in a snazzy wine bar!

Cropped Jacket with Pink Lining - £245.60

I chose this jacket as it looks comfortable and versatile, the kind that can be thrown on over almost anything to really shape an outfit! It would keep my arms free from the cold if it's windy and as it's open would give me space to move about and be comfortable when doing lots of shopping!

Cecilia Pumps in Orange - £126

These pumps appealed to me instantly! I absolutely love the colour and bright coral is very in at the moment. They add a splash of colour to the outfit and i love flats as they're so comfy! They would allow my feet freedom when shopping for hours and bargain hunting!

Carerra Shopper in Sapphire - £413

I absolutely Love this bag! The colour is absolutely beautiful and the monochrome make it look very sophisticated and shopper savvy! It is big enough to put smaller purchases into and to keep my make-up, purse and moisturiser inside when travelling around!

Bamboo Souk T-Shirt - £26

I think this tshirt is so unique and that's why i love it! It's in monochrome so will match everything and gives a laid-back feel to the whole outfit. You can't go wrong with a comfy tshirt on any occasion!

Virgin Light Blue Jeans - £84

I need some new pale blue jeans to add to my wardrobe! I love the light colour of these as they are perfect for spring and they seem to give a great base to the entire outfit! Jeans are perfect for comfortable shopping and travelling and i have fallen in love with these already!

I'd also wear minimal make-up and scrunch my hair to make a casual wavy look to finish off the outfit!

I hope you like my entry!

I'd love to see yours so if you enter, leave your link below!

Family Friendly Recipes – creating a community cookbook on KOSS!

The lovely people over at Kids One Stop Shop are calling all bloggers to contribute a recipe to help to create a KOSS Community Cookbook!

They are hoping for suggestions on family-friendly recipes that both adults and children can help with!

Anything from Breakfasts to Party Food! Anything goes!

It is so simple to join in and contribute, there are 3 simple steps:

1: They'd like everyone to post a comment at the bottom of the Recipes page with a link to your recipe on your blog!

(Ideally your recipes should include a couple of creative photographs of the finished dish and/or the making/baking process and of course any of your little peoples pictures and descriptions!)

2: Facebook and tweet your link to us on Twitter to @mumscoffeeclub using #kosscookbook

3: Talk about our #kosscookbook campaign on your blog too & help us spread the word!

So it's That easy! And also the favourite recipe will win a 'Special Prize'!

So get creative and have fun with your family!

You can find my recipe entry here:

Happy Baking & Blogging!

Friday, 17 May 2013

Liebster Award Nomination!!

I was so excited after a long and busy friday to find out that i'd been nominated for the Liebster Award by the lovely Lauren Emma!

I have seen this popping up on many different blogs but didn't really ahve any idea what it was all about until today! So this is a description that i had to copy from Lauren - Sorry!!

The award is for bloggers who have under 200 followers and bloggers can nominate other bloggers for the award! I think it’s a great idea to get to know other bloggers, and I couldn’t be more pleased that I have been nominated aswell!!

The Rules:
When a blogger is nominated for a Liebster award they must do the following:
Post 11 random facts about themselves
Answer the questions that have been set for them
Choose 11 new bloggers to tag and link them in this post and go to their page and tell them that they have been nominated
Create 11 new questions for the 11 nominated bloggers
NO TAG BACKS

11 Random facts about me!
1. I love shopping in Charity Shops & finding bargains!
2. Having brightly coloured hair makes me feel more confident
3. I absolutely Love Halo on Xbox!
4. Noodles are my favourite food
5. Before this year i had never tried/eaten a croissant
6. I love exploring and trying new things
7. I have an obsession with cute dogs and want to own them all - especially a golden labrador named Moomin!
8. Nothing makes me happier than a hot chocolate with cream & marshmallows!
9. I didn't start wearing make-up until i was 15
10. Dita Von Teese, Pink and Marilyn Monroe are 3 of my idols
11. I'm 21 this year and can't wait!

My Questions & Answers from LaurenEmma!
What is your must-have beauty product?
Maybelline Dream-Mousse! It's the first product i'd ever used and makes my skin both silky soft and have even coverage. Everyone should try it!
Why did you get into blogging?
I had seen so many blogs and i lvoe talking about the things i love and new things i come across. I figured the people around me may be getting bored of my ramblings so why not share them with the world? Plus it might be an amazing way to meet new people!
How would you describe your own style in 3 words?
Quirky, Vintage & Comfortable
What is the best book you have read recently?
I've got to say i absolutely love the Harry Potter books! I have just started reading The Philosopher's Stone again and it still has the page-turning and addictive effect that it did the first time!
Sweet or Savoury?
Sweet! I absolutely love anything sweet whether it's smells or food! Especially cupcakes!
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People that leave rubbish next to them when there's a bin in the same room! It's not that difficult to mvoe a few metres!
What beauty product would you recommend to people?
I've recently come across the No7 Beautiful Skin Melting Gel Cleanser and am in love with it! After the first use it started to make my skin smoother and feel cleaner! You use hardly any on it so it lasts for ages - plus it's only £9 in Boots!
Favourite item of clothing?
This is difficult! But i'd say it has to be my Killah jeans! Theya re so comfy and i always get complimaent swhen wearing them. I have loved the Killah brand ever since my sister bought me a bag from the Clothes Show for christmas about 8 years ago! They are very unique and they were reduced to £15 from £90 on Play.com!
Do you collect anything?
Unfortunately no as i have nowhere to put anything at the minute! But i'd love to in the future!
Who inspires you?
Ironically, my boyfriend. He has been through a lot of hard times in his life and he never lets it get to him. He's always there for me and he's so supportive and such a hard worker too!
If you could change one thing in your life what would it be?
I'd love to go travelling and live in another country for 6 months! Just to experience a different place and the different ways they live. I'm fascinated by culture!

My 11 Nominated Bloggers!
Bridget Nicole of When Shadows Remain
Ashley of Frolicking With Fashion
India-Rae of Rae Scarlet
Willow of Willow's World
Stephanie of Stephanie's Look
Lizzums of Bene Belle
Zoe of Beauty Luscious
Ana of Ana Goes Green
Laura of Beauty Botanics
Laura of One Dream Love
Zahra of In a Makeup Minute

My questions for my Nominees!
1. What is your dream job?
2. What is your favourite song and why?
3. Why did you start blogging?
4. What is your must-have makeup item?
5. What is your favourite beauty brand?
6. What would you buy if you won the lottery?
7. Who is your role model?
8. Horror films: Love or Hate?
9. What is your favourite item of clothing?
10. Where is your dream holiday destination?
11. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

Thanks for reading! :)

Thursday, 16 May 2013

#BEDM Pampering

Over the past few weeks i haven't really had time to pamper myself! With all the building work, plumbing, plastering and what-not the water's been on&off for days and it has been getting really stressful!

Although even when the house is normal, i rarely allow myself time to pamper myself and this is one of the things that i aim to do more of!

My favourite product to use to de-stress is:

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks

One of my favourites is the Red Earth Clay Mask.

It is so quick and easy to apply and you can actively feel it tightening your skin! It really does make a difference and my skin feels cleaner after using it, as well as more toned and fresh!

I really do plan to spend more time pampering myself and allowing myself time to chill out and wind down as i rarely do and as a result i have realised my sleeping pattern is suffering!

When the house is done i will once again have a bath! (YAY!)

So i plan to indulge in some LUSH products - please feel free to recommend some!

NYC Ultra Last Lipstick in Red Flame Review & Swatch

I had heard some other bloggers raving about this so took advantage of the fact i was too near to Superdrug the other day!

I had never used the NYC brand before but i will definitely be picking up some more of their products!

At first i thought they had ran out as the rest of the lipstick collection were all in plain black cases but Sonic saved the day when he retrieved a disguised one that had been hidden at the back!

I think the casing on this looks really professional and sleek - makes it look a lot more expensive than it was!

The colour is Red Flame but it isn't a bright red, it is more of a gritty pink-red the sort you'd imagine in the central flames of a fire!

The swatch is a very accurate colour, it has small sprinkles of glitter and is quite a bright-rosy pink but definitely not a red. So other than the shade name being a little misleading it really is beautiful.