Blueoctober

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• School's out

  

  I am the Queen of Casual. That's not to say I do it well, but I most certainly favour a baggy jean or pair of dungarees over a better fitted, slim fit garm. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Curry Club

  

  Last month I shared instalment #1 of curry club. Today, I bring you more curry deliciousness! This time: a chicken balti.I used to think making a curry from... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Iced Latte

  

  As easy as A, B, C...offee.Summer is here, and hot coffees are out. There's nothing more refreshing than an iced coffee on a hot day - that caffeine fix at cool... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #35

  

  I Let You Go by Clare MackintoshYou can't go wrong with a Richard and Judy Summer Bookclub recommendation! Previous years have seen reads like Daughter by Jane... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Parmesan Perfection

  

  A diet that allows you to eat carbonara? My kinda diet!Ever since starting on Slimming World I've been adapting recipes to make them SW-friendly; either low syn... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Slimming World: Hitting the Wall

  

  Anyone who has dieted has done it: hit the wall. I've lost over a stone in weight, and feel great! I've hit a couple of mid-term goals but not quite reached... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookclub #2

  

  Welcome back to my second book feature; an online bookclub I'm sharing with Lorna and Leanne. Remember last time I said my biggest fear was not reading quickly... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Stamina

  

  My running journey.Back in April I went for my first run in a long while. A stop/start run around my local park - very hilly, and completely knackering. But I... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Easy Breezy

  

  Dress TopshopTop PrimarkSandals Birkenstocks (via TK Maxx)Sunglasses Urban OutfittersBag ASOSTo me, there's nothing better than throwing on a slightly... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Curry Club

  

  In the past year or so, my love for a good cuzza (sorry, curry) has increased ten-fold. I mean, I've always enjoyed a curry, but recently I find myself hankerin... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Trefdraeth

  

  Last month, my family and I nipped up the M4 (and the rest) to Newport, Pembrokeshire for a few days of relaxation and family-time. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• up Close

  

  I promised a while ago that I'd show you some pictures of my new Lotta's in action. Highwood Brown Nubuck from Lotta from StockholmI have two other pairs from... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fragrant Fish

  

  I first saw this recipe in the Waitrose Magazine - a tilapia and aubergine coconut curry. I didn't have any tilapia but did have a freezer full of cod fillets... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #34

  

  The Silent Sister by Diane ChamberlainEvery week when I do our weekly food shop, I peruse the book aisle in Sainsburys. For weeks this cover caught my eye and... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Forty Winks

  

  Sleep. Catching some z's. Forty winks. For me, sleep is crucial. If I'm lacking sleep and I can almost guarantee to get ill, see my stress levels rocket and... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fully Loaded

  

  You want to know the #1 thing I love about Slimming World? Carbs, all the carbs. I'm a greedy gal who loves potatoes, pasta and rice. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Changing Pace

  

  image creditNever a truer word said. I spent most of my early twenties asking myself the same questions."Why can't I lose weight?", "why can't I get fit", "why... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• a Lotta Love

  

  I would never have predicted that at age twenty-seven I would be coveting a clog. That's right - I am a woman in love. Never one to shy away from something a... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookclub #1

  

  Well hello there - welcome to the first new feature I've introduced in a little while; the book club. Technically the bloggers book club, but I'm going to go... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Slimming World: Shopping List

  

  In the spirit of demystifying Slimming World and sharing with you how it works for me, I wanted to share my next post; how to shop SW-smart. Last week I ran... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE