vintage wheels

 While at my boyfriend's this weekend we went to Beaulieu, the motor museum in the New Forest. Lots of lovely vintage cars, minis galore and beautiful monastery ruins, accompanied by brilliant sunshine and blue sky. The Topgear and James Bond exhibitions are brilliant and well worth a visit. The entry fee is a little high, but you can book in advance online and save 10%. If you gift aid your entrance fee then you can come back again within 12 months and get in for free. I also entered a raffle to win a bmw mini convertible for £1- fingers crossed, it's drawn in November!

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russian dolls & white tiger rugs

 All taken at Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall (a National Trust property) a few weekends ago. I was particularly proud of the little robin who seemed to love having his picture taken. What a poser. There was some seriously yummy stuff in that house, think beautiful oak furniture, stuffed animals galore and vintage pieces- my dream house, I could happily move in tomorrow!

 I went for a nice walk on Dartmoor today in the sunshine, found a sheep's lower vertebrae which I'm planning on turning into a necklace. Also found a pretty impressive shetland pony skull which has joined my little collection in the conservatory, the neighbours think I'm a little odd...haha ;)

 Haven't spent too much this week, just restrained myself from buying a NARS blusher & highlighter, going to wait until next payday for those however, as I cannot justify it at the moment. Instead I got my bf some birthday presents and might have got myself a cheeky topshop grey marl dress in the process (justification is that it's a good 'basic' and can be layered/worn alone in summer, at least that's what I tell myself).

 Back to work tomorrow, and it's going to be busy, why can't weekends last forever??

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On a Sunday V

Fresh marmalade, seedlings, catkins, salmon skinnies & asos silver cross, crossed thorns, catkins & flowers.

 Kinda missed out on last Sunday's post, but today's objective was to get out in the sun and photograph some catkins. Mission accomplished! Also washed my make up brushes and made an effort to bake macaroons (epic fail there) that turned out to resemble pink squishy blobs.

 I had a massive hair disaster on wednesday night, bleached my ends to get an ombre look and it went very very wrong, think coppery orange/yellow, not a good look. Cue a very panicky early phone call to the hairdressers in the morning and luckily I went after work (had no time for any lunch so grabbed a slice of bread that kept me going for four more hours), I am now a lovely blonde shade all over, quite a change but I'm really enjoying it and no more orange tones I am very glad to say :)

 Also I have lost 10lbs overall, still a little way to go but I feel so much better, had to size down to buy the above jeans, I know I mention this weight loss in nearly every post, but I am proud of it and it's a very positive thing, if you don't like it then feel free to skip over it.

 Last week I went to a National Trust property in Cornwall with my family, I took lots and lots and lots of pictures, so I will put some up later in the week.

 Tonight I'm making soup and watching Crufts, haven't seen many pugs so far, but I'm rooting for the Newfoundland to win best in show, love them and their dribbly ways haha!

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On a Sunday IIII

 

 A day late but oh well! This Sunday we had the most amazing weather, so me and mum went on a epic trek on Dartmoor- all this about a mile from my house- definitely the best part of living where I do. Also took some shots of my mum's crocus in bloom in the sun and a nice little photobooth pic for you ;)

 Went to make a hair appointment today, need a trim and I want my ombre ends done. My usual hairdresser had a new receptionist who was very unhelpful and didn't seem to understand that I work and cannot come in on certain days- and those were the days she kept offering me, despite me telling her clearly that I wasn't available! In the end I went somewhere different and got an appointment no problem, this Wednesday, I'm a bit nervous as I hope it goes ok, they didn't seem to understand the concept of 'ombre' (I thought all places would have an idea as it's meant to be a massive hair trend??) but I will be taking a picture with me, so hopefully my hair won't go wrong! Always get nervous going to the hairdressers, maybe I have a phobia haha.

Had a panic yesterday and thought my Pentax had broken as the light meter wasn't working! Turned out to be a flat battery- felt a bit silly but at least I don't have to get it repaired...ANNNNND I made £100 on ebay selling mostly charity shop finds! Most impressed with myself ahaa.

 Back to work tomorrow and I have Slimming world- hopefully I'll get my half a stone target this week :)

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Glossybox: Feb 2012 LFW Edition

Duwop venom gloss (full size), Impress press on manicure (full size), Paul Mitchell quick slip (sample), BM Beauty pure mineral eyeshadow (sample), Como Shambhala invigorate shower gel (sample).

 Normally I wait a week to test everything etc, but today I was really bored and tried everything out today instead. To be really honest, this is another 'meh' box, and I am really considering terminating my subscription when I get to my free box. The venom gloss is surprisingly nice, not too gloopy on the lips- for me it feels like a heavy lip balm, it really tingles though so be warned!! The press-on nails are not really my thing or colour (neon pink, yuk), but I will try one out and see how it fares- can always give them to someone else ;) The eyeshadow is ok, it fades well, leaving a nice sparkle (reminds me of Beautymarked by MAC), but again, not such a friendly colour, as I'm into my neutral shades (can't win all the time though). The shower gel smells lovely, I'm coming to the end of my Rituals one, so it's nice to receive another brand to try. The Paul Mitchell quick slip is a little strange, it smells nice when you squirt a little onto your hand, but when using it after a while it develops a really odd after-smell, still, it left my hair feeling soft and in no way greasy, so I'm pleased with it.

I wish Glossybox would do a little q&a thing for everyone, where you could specify what you like, in terms of makeup shades and skin tone etc- their Beauty profile is a little bit crap in my opinion, and I don't think I've ever received any products that suit my skin or hair type/tone based on the answers I gave them. Considering their service is very popular I think they could bother to get it right more often and listen to what their customers want...

 Overall, this box is ok- nothing really grabs me, but it's nice to get some new products I haven't heard of before. I just don't know how much longer I'm going to carry on with this- £12 a month soon adds up, and to be really honest, I don't need endless pots of samples (however good) just lying around, especially the ones I can't/don't like using. I would honestly rather save up and buy more expensive products that I am actually going to use regularly and that I really want. Once I have collected enough Glossydots to get a free box then I think I will be unsubbing as I've said. This did brighten up my day though, and I enjoyed testing everything out :)

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