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• Pavarotti Has the Right Idea

  

  Amen to that!Here's one from the archives for you - my well trusted spaghetti carbonara recipe. The Italians have got it so right, where pasta comes as a first... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Laura Ashley Elstree

  

  A couple of weeks back I was invited along by Laura Ashley to check out their boutique hotel in Elstree, Hertfordshire. Set nine miles outside of London, we... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Changing Seasons

  

  Trench H M Tee Brandy MelvilleJeans Dorothy PerkinsBoots MissGuidedScarf H MBag New LookI've wanted to blog about this trench for a while now after picking it u... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• a Roman Holiday

  

  Late on Monday night I returned to Farnham from a whirlwind few days in the Italian capital, Rome. Kat and I, along with our fellas, decided to take a short cit... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Wildwood

  

  Yesterday I met Lorna in Camberley (Surrey) for a spot of shopping and lunch - this is becoming a fairly regular affair, which proves more and more dangerous fo... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Foodies Delight

  

  Last Saturday was spent doing something I really love - eating. Rich and I, with a couple of friends, trotted into town to the yearly Farnham Food Festival. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Buckle up

  

  Short and sweet from me today - some new boots to swoon over. A bargain at £29.99 from Missguided and perfect for this in-betweeny weather. Is it warm? Is it... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• #bookaday Tag

  

  images from PinterestThis post is long overdue. Like, four months overdue! Oops. Back in June I attempted to take part in the #bookaday tag. Unfortunately I... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cervical Screening: the Honest Truth

  

  As I sit here for the second time in 6 months, trying not to move on the sofa in fear of making the situation worse, I thought maybe I should share my story. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Aim It at You

  

  Aren't they beaut? Yes, my new trainers. My boyfriend totally appreciates my love of a good pair of sneaks - in fact his love is greater than mine - so when... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Got Edges That Scratch

  

  Hello again, strangers. As always, the start of a new academic year has knocked me for six - I managed to fight off the inevitable cold for a whole extra week... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #29

  

  The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo MoyesOnce again, another great read from one of my favourite authors! I can always rely on Moyes' novels to bring a smil... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Famous with Friends

  

  Those of you with a keen eye or a memory an elephant would be proud of may recognise this chocolatey offering. Yup, this is one from the archives I thought was... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• You Already Know

  

  Top H MSkirt River IslandBoots H MNecklace AccessorizeJust a quick post today as I have a banging headache as I write this and need to move away from the... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Kitchen Shortcuts #3

  

  So, introducing the third part of my kitchen shortcut series. If you didn't catch parts one and two, be sure to check them out, they may save you a few minutes... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #28

  

  The Shock of the Fall by Nathan FilerI put this aside as one of my holiday reads after hearing good things on the interwebz, in particular from Kat. So once... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Chic Shadow

  

  One of my projects this summer was to redecorate our sitting room. Living in rented accommodation we're not able to change things drastically, but painting the... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Crushed Velvet

  

  I wanted to share this recipe with you for the perfect dessert - easy to make, minimal ingredients, tastes delicious, and pretty to look at. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Thinking out Loud

  

  In an effort to try new things and move slowly out of my comfort zone, I've been attempting to buy items I wouldn't normally go for. I've already shown you my... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Yes Please

  

  In a matter of weeks I turn 27. Yeh, blimey. I always struggle putting together a list of ideas for birthday/Christmas gifts, but the boyfriend's family... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE