Lauren Moffatt: Honeymooner Collection!

Okay, okay, so I know it's a bit early to be posting Spring collections, but come on, really, after seeing Lauren Moffatt's "Honeymooner" collection, how could I not? Look at it with its lovely pastels, boater hats, frills and little girl ankle-socks... it's just perfect. Exactly my cup of tea (and speaking of tea, it's got a brilliant tea party feel to it, wouldn't ya say?) So pretty.

Yes, that one tiny word sums it up wonderfully - it's so pretty. Simple.

And guess what, I'm only bloody lusting after a new cape coat...

Like I said: Spring 2011. That's plenty of time to save, right? ;)

Hope you're all well. x

My Hometown: Bournemouth

Hey guys, long time no blog, sorry about that; I've been busy busy busy with work, our first proper house party (the house is still recovering...), a visit to the Sherlock Museum (told you I'm a loser), the brilliant art exhibition Hell's Half Acre held in the Old Vic tunnels, a Channel 4 Comedy evening, and, finally, my hometown, where I'm currently blogging from!

Oh yes, I'm currently in the lovely seaside town of Bournemouth, relaxing and enjoying some quality time with the fam. It was a surprise visit, which pleased me a stupid amount:

Me: Hi dad, sorry I missed your call - only just home.

Dad: You just got home? Em, that's awful, it's ten o'clock!

Me: I know, my journey took ages... like, two and a half hours.

Dad: Two and a half hours?! How?! Tube  stri--

(At this point I'm standing outside the frontdoor. DING DONG!)

Dad: Hang on, Em, someone's at the door.

...

Brilliant! They didn't suspect a thing! My mum cried! I like the "only just got home" line best, myself... ;)

Have been spending my time here wisely; watching telly, eating real, home-made food, charity shopping (Boscombe charity shops are the best), visiting the beach (it's true, you don't know what you got 'til it's gone) and seeing friends. Am heading back to London tomorrow, though, on a coach, at 7am, just in time for work. Boo boo boo.

Anyway, that's all from me; hope you're all having a lovely week. I'll be sure to make up for my absence soon. Now, to catch up on blogs.

Barry M's Instant Effects

So after reading all the rave reviews from various blogs, I finally decided to take advantage of the 2 for £5 deal Barry M's got going on at the moment and give the new Barry M Instant Effects Nail Paint a whirl...

PRETTY NIFTY, HEY?! 

As you can see, I decided to go for the gold base (inspired by cowbiscuits!); not gonna lie, I was pretty amazed painting over it with the black coat and seeing it transform into this cool Aztec-y design within just a few seconds. So were my housemates (two of which are boys) - we just sat in the kitchen with baited breath, ooh-ing and ahh-ing at it change.

So yes, there we go - amazing, effortless nails in under 5 minutes. Highly recommended and too cool.

  

"Proper Post"

Finally, a day off! And is it just me, or is it absolutely freezing? I'm sat here in my room on my bare, recently stripped bed (washing everything whilst I have the time) and am shivering. My hands are like ice, it's ridiculous.

Anyway. Right. Let's finally show my dyed hair:

Mm, dark brown! (possibly black...) I'm pretty happy with it - before it was kind of a faded dark brown, but now it looks all dark and rich and glossy! My friend Emily commented saying I'm looking a bit Snow White, haha. Don't mind that.

As I said in my last post, I've got a new purchase...

I found her whilst running errands for work (shh); I was passing through Camden Passage in Islington (the place where I also found my feather cape) and discovered it hidden amongst all the beautiful vintage clothes on one of the stalls. It was originally £15, but me and my amazing haggling skills got it down to a tenner.

It's so definitely some kind of brilliant 60s negligée throw-over but I just wanted it!

Now I'm off to go heat me up some Covent Garden Soup (leek & potato. with cheese.) and a hot water bottle. (freeeeeezing!) x

    

But I just have to tell you that I love you so much these days...

Sorry I haven't blogged in nearly a week. My excuse is I've been working 6 days straight (tomorrow is my 7th, then I'm spared a day off, hurrah!) and I just haven't had the time to do anything but work, eat, sleep, repeat.

Work has been crazy as Grazia are doing a 25% off promotion at the moment and it seems literally everyone in London is taking advantage of it, especially on Saturday, when we happened to be very short-staffed.

It was also my housemate Tom's birthday on Saturday (happy birthday, kimono!) Nadia and I were excellent friends and woke up at the crack of dawn, like parents, to put banners and balloons around the house, prepare a chocolate message for him to wake up to and then rush off to work.

Anyway, tonight I finally got a bit of spare time to myself and so watched White Chapel and painted my nails a cool leopard print using a tutorial from lovely Gem Fatale.

One more day and then I'll do a proper post - I want to show you my latest purchase ;)

   

Dye dye dye.

Hello, how is your week going? Been highly inconvenienced by the tube strikes, London bloggers? I have; late into work. Twice. And I left with extra time and everything! ("It seems the tubes go on strike and the whole of London grinds to a halt. And this weather! What is all that about?")

Anyway, enough English stereotypical moaning, let's go girl stereotype and talk hair!

The dullness of my hair got too much for me today (summer lightened all the chocolatey richness out of it), so I decided to take some much needed action and give it back some kick.

I've only ever dyed my hair a couple of times (reddish brown and black), and both times I went with Loreal. This time, however, I went with Superdrugs' "Colour Radiance 10", sole reason being because they've got a pretty nifty deal going on at the moment:

My house mate Emily assured me they're pretty good, and normally £4.99 each. The fact I'd have to buy two boxes anyway (i've got so much bloody hair!) meant the deal was perfect. 

After a little mishap with the bottles (i wondered why the "hair colourant" was white and smelt like conditioner...) and some ruining of towels, I am pleased to say that the outcome is good and the dye did exactly what it promised - complete coverage in 10 minutes and hair that looks rich, sleek and healthy. Pictures to follow!

   

Payday Spending: Essentials

So, as you all know, yesterday was payday.

1. 100% Pure Cotton Wool Pads, 2. Palmolive Naturals Honey Milk, 3 & 4. Herbal Essences Seductively Straight shampoo and conditioner, 5. Nivea moisturiser, 6. Exfoliating body gloves, 7. Blended tea tree oil, 8. Hair grips, 9. TRESemme hair spray, 10. Batiste dry shampoo, 11. Goody hairbrush, 12. Natural Collection clear nail varnish, 13. Rimmel 'Be Bold' lipstick (120)

So I bought my essentials. No, not the flashiest things in the world, but I stress, again, they are essentials! (okay, maybe the rimmel lipstick isn't, but shh.)

Oh, and I got this too...

As I said, essentials. ;)