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8.28.2012

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september magazines | garden sprinkler | fire lit evening | mr froggie | latest dvd buy | new phone case | chicken and 
sweetcorn pasta | ice lolly! | my evening

new (awesome) car freshener | grapes | banana | diy french manicure | ootd | the beatles exhibit | museum | salad to 
start with... | bbq americano at pizza hut

...the pizza defeated us | wanted this whole store | dr pepper on the train home | bracelets of the day | fotd | free mini 
dry shampoos!

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8.26.2012

MODELS OWN | BALEARIC COOL


Balearic Cool is the newest addition to my nail polish collection and is a bright, almost neon blue shade. This polish is part of the Hed Kandi collaboration and although it's bright, it definitely isn't as neon compared to Beach Party and Hedonist which are serious neon shades - not for the faint hearted! 

Now onto the disappointing part. Of all the nail polishes I've tried before, this has to be the worst one is the way of formula. It is a very watery and thin consistency which means it required three thick coats to become opaque enough to be acceptable. This is really surprising because this is the only one I've tried from the Models Own range that has this formula; the rest apply so nicely or at least have a thick formula that's easier to work with. 

Even though this polish requires that little bit of extra effort, the finished result is lovely and it has quickly become one of my all time favourites. It's such a statement shade. Quick question, has anyone else noticed that Models Own polishes smell like a lot more like actual wall paint? Maybe this is just me....

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TEN DAY 'YOU' CHALLENGE #06

#10 random facts // #09 loves // #08 fears // #07 wants // #06 places // #05 foods // #04 
books // #03 films // #02 songs // #01 picture of yourself.

So, I decided to do this one a little bit differently. I couldn't choose whether I wanted to do 
six places I've been to or six places I want to go to so I thought I'd share both! I warn you now, the will be a long one but here goes, starting with places I've been to...

1. New York. Going to New York was such an amazing experience, I loved the whole city, busy, aspect and the fact that it is a city full of pretty much everything! My highlights were Times Square, the shopping and just the whole being a part of city life. 

2. Florida. I've been to Florida so many times and each of those times it was just as amazing. I've done the usual theme parks - which can I just say are amazing - and water parks thing, the shopping (which is so so good) and international drive which is fun for food and touristy stores. I've also visited Tampa to see a baseball game, NASA and a Nascar race.

3. Rhodes. This was my most recent holiday and of what we saw of Rhodes, it is definitely a pretty place. The beaches are lovely and the little 'towns' are dotted around everywhere with nice restaurants and a lot of jewellery stores. Also the weather was boiling which is always a plus! 

4. Paris. I went to Paris with school and it was fun. I was a lot younger then though and think if I were to go again now, I'd definitely appreciate it more. Then, it was all about the Eiffel Tower - which was HIGH! - and just going everywhere but not really bothering. I want to go again to do some shopping! 

5. Dominican Republic. This is definitely a mixed place for me and although I enjoyed my holiday, it definitely had bad things about it. It was so so so unbelievably hot and humid, especially at night which isn't always great and then there was the injections you need before you go! I did enjoy seeing the place though, I got to go on quad bikes to see a water cave which was fun. The scary part though was whole surrounding area - that is all I'll say haha. 

6. Benidorm. I used to go to Benidorm when I was younger and when it was more of a holiday destination and less of what it is now :S. Its just your typical sunny holiday with the beaches, the little souvenir stores and the days by the pool. One thing, I loved the sand sculptures! 

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Now, places I want to go...

1. Los Angeles. I have wanted to go to LA for absolutely ages now, mainly for the Hollywood aspect. The weather is great, the shopping looks so good and of course, I'm secretly hoping, if I do go, that I may see a celebrity or two! 

2. Milan. I've been to three of the 'big four' fashion capitals of the world so I just need to visit Milan now! The fashion is a huge part of why I want to visit but also, I think the tourism looks great and I could get some lovely photos :).   

3. Tennesse. I am a fan of country music and Tennesse really is the home of this music. I'd love to visit places like Nashville, Memphis and Jackson and then maybe take a trip to Texas too to visit Dallas and Austin.   

4. Australia. Although I would be on ninja lookout for all the bugs, I'd still really love to go to Australia. I think it'd be a great experience and to travel to somewhere who are pretty much in the future to us just seems so weird! 

5. Venice. It just looks like such a pretty place, this is another one which I'm just dying to take some photographs of. 

6. Kenya. The reason I want to go to Kenya is for the safari experiences. This is something I want to do so so badly, I love animals and I think it would be an experience like no other.

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OUTFIT | BLACK ON BLACK

Jumper: Topshop
Skirt: H&M (actually a dress)
Chelsea Boots: Topshop (from eBay)
Belt: Primark
Bracelets: H&M, Forever 21, Avon, Pandora, Gift
Nails: Models Own Beach Party

I wore this outfit to go to Liverpool yesterday to meet with some friends. We ended up in Pizza Hut; mmmmm and then did the usual people watching, store browsing thing.

The weather has been really and down lately; sunny one day and poring down the next. That in mind, I wore all black, but went with a skirt too incase the sun did shine - which it did for a millisecond! This 'skirt' is actually a dress but works just like a skater-style skirt so its the best of both worlds. I really think everyone needs a good few staples in their wardrobe like this one. 

Because of the all black, I went with Beach Party on my nails for a huge neon pop of colour. I've been loving Models Own lately, it's actually quickly becoming my favourite nail polish brand - especially now they have a buy of get one half price offer going on! I picked up two more shades, posts to come soon.

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8.25.2012

TEN DAY 'YOU' CHALLENGE #07

#10 random facts // #09 loves // #08 fears // #07 wants // #06 places // #05 foods // #04 
books // #03 films // #02 songs // #01 picture of yourself


1. To work for Vogue. A girl can dream. 

2. A white iPhone. I'm waiting for the iPhone 5 to come out though!

3. Teeth whitening treatment. 

4. Louis Vuitton Speedy 35. This is my dream bag and it will be mine one day. 

5. A pug. They are so adorable!

6. To live in America. Preferably New York or LA. 

6. To meet Kate Walsh. 

7. A lottery win. Doesn't everyone?

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8.23.2012

GOSSIP GIRL | THE FINAL SEASON

Exciting moment of the week! The promotional trailer for the sixth and final (sadness) season of Gossip Girl hard been realised and oh it's good!

Dan tells Serena; "I don't know who you are anymore", Serena appears to marry a totally random guy and Blair tells Chuck, "I'm all in..." with a reply; "...and my bets on us". The drama the drama! Exciting!

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Half of you reading this probably aren't nearly as excited as I am, but Gossip Girl is one of my all time favourite shows and after the last season being the best yet (my opinion!), I can just tell the final season will go out with a bang. 
Do you watch Gossip Girl? Are you looking forward to the final season?

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8.22.2012

Ten DAY 'YOU' CHALLENGE #08

#10 random facts // #09 loves // #08 fears // #07 wants // #06 places // #05 foods // #04 
books // #03 films // #02 songs // #01 picture of yourself.

So, for day eight it's fear time. I didn't feel that I needed to elaborate on my fears; straight to the point is all I think is necessary. Happy that day seven is a lot more of a cheery one! 
Here goes...


1. Spiders. Big, small, any. 

2. Speaking in front of people. I get beyond nervous.    

3. Bridges with holes in. Like piers.

4. The dark. I sleep with a light on. 

5. Disappointing my parents. Disappointing anyone really.  

6. Horror/scary movies.

7. Heights. or should I say walking on heights. 

8. Death/dying.

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