These are a few things I have been enjoying recently. It features my first piece of tartan, and a book I was far too excited to get my hands on. I have not blogged in over a week (which feels like a long time). I find blogging a welcome distraction, however, I have been less productive in other areas. I am still applying for jobs, and I really hope to get one soon.
It was my mum's birthday last weekend, and my sister surprised her by coming down for the weekend. It's was lovely spending time with my mum and sister. We bought her flowers and tickets to see Marti Pellow in Evita. My mum was a big fan of Wet Wet Wet.
My sister bought me a tartan scarf (above), and I'm thrilled to have some tartan in my life at last! It's a beautiful scarf in soft shades of blue, brown and white. It's nice to have tartan in these colours, as a change to the traditional reds and greens. The weather has gone a little dull and bleak recently, so it's just as well I have this darling scarf to keep me cosy.
I have a love/hate relationship with eyeliner. I would love to master the 'cat eye', with the subtle flick of eye-liner in the corner of the eye. Unfortunately, I do not find this easy, and no matter how careful I am, it can go a little wrong. This is when practice comes in, and bloggers tips and tutorials. The Daniel Sandler Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner has become a favourite of mine. I use the shade Grey Velvet, a soft colour that is smooth to apply. I'm hoping my eyeliner skills will improve the more I try and master the cat eye look.
I recently ran out of the perfume, Princess by Vera Wang. I decided to go for the popular Miss Dior (below) as my new scent. My dad kindly bought this at the airport, after coming back from holiday. The scent is a delight, it is romantic and feminine. The bottle is very chic, with a vintage appeal. It's a classic scent, that I will enjoy and no doubt repurchase. What is your favourite perfume? I would love to know.
Alexa Chung's tips on how to take a good self-portrait ('selfie'). Let me just refer to a blogger who has mastered this, Eleanor at Eleanor's Corner. I do adore the self-portraits that she features on her blog.
Jane Birkin inspired Alexa Chung 'with infinite outfit ideas and the confidence to dress like a boy but act like a girl'.

Lastly, Alexa Chung's début book 'IT'. This book was written by the style icon herself. It is a collection of illustrations, photographs and musing. 'IT', is no autobiography, nor a book that is going to cause a stir in the literacy world. However, this book gives us an insight into what inspires Alexa Chung, and a few tips along the way. I think this book is like a charming scrapbook, and her doodles and relaxed/witty style of writing, just reflects how down to earth she is. Alexa is not following suit by publishing an autobiography, or a style guide to create her look, but something a little different. This is why Alexa Chung is a style icon, because she does it her way. This book is a fun read, as well as being a gorgeous book to look at. It is a great Christmas present for anyone who is a fan of hers.
Thank you for reading, I hope you have enjoyed. What have you been enjoying recently? Have you read 'IT'?
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Welcome back to the blogosphere! Haven't read 'IT' but have heard from lots of people that it's worth a go. Maybe the Christmas elves will bring me one :o)
ReplyDeleteM x Life Outside London
thank you, i hope the elves don't forget to bring you this book x
DeleteKeep hearing good things about the Alexa book! I am definitely going to have to check it out, interesting to hear what you thought XX
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's a fun read, takes about an hour to get through.lolx
DeleteI really want to pick up Alexa's book, it looks beautiful :) x
ReplyDeletethe book is such a pretty pink, you should treat yourself :-)
DeleteMiss Dior is my favourite!! I absolutely love it, its such a lovely scent! I've also been hearing a lot about this book, I'll have to put it on my Xmas list! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment, I love hearing from you as always! CBT also helped me a lot too. I started getting panic attacks when I overworked during my last year at uni, I didn't know what was happening and I got really scared. I didnt know I had anxiety, I just thought something bad was happening to my health or my heart, which became the trigger for attacks for a couple of years, and was eventually told I had health anxiety. I have been ok since learning more about anxiety, which goes to show that talking about things like this really really helps people. xxxxx
I love visiting your blog, there is always something new and different to read. Thank you for sharing this, i had no idea that you had been through anxiety yourself. I think it helps so much to learn about it, and understand it's a natural reaction and it's something that can be controlled. I always count myself lucky, that i was able to manage it. x
DeleteOooo love the tartan scarf! I really want to try Miss Dior!
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its really lovely, very happy with it x
DeleteYou gotta come visit me, I'll take you to shops that have tartan in more colours than you can imagine! Lol I fancy that book, I think I'll drop some hints for Christmas presents :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
livinginaboxx
haha, i can only imagine how much tartan you have seen in your life. the book is fab x
DeleteThat books looks great, might have to add it to my Christmas list!
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I would recommend it, perfect little present. x
DeleteWelcome back, I love your picks :)
ReplyDeleteMISSY IN THE MIRROR
Aw thank you.
Deleteit seems I am going to have to invest in this book! I have heard such good things about it :)
ReplyDeleteI would recommend it, plus it looks very pretty on my shelf :-)
DeleteI really love your new scarf, I think it makes a change from the 'typical' tartan shades and is super pretty! I've been getting in on the tartan action too and I love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks carly. I know, there are some lovely tartan pieces about. would love to know what you bought x
DeleteI've bought It but am yet to open it - just been too busy but hoping I can read it at the weekend.
ReplyDeleteMegan x | MeganRoisinn
aw, I hope you enjoy it Megan x
DeleteLove your scarf. I am soo happy it is getting colder now so that I can start to wear my tartain scarf again!
ReplyDeleteAlice x
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i'm very chuffed with my tartan scarf, winter is all about scarfs and mittens for me :-)
DeleteI also have Alexa's book and I love it! I find it super inspiring, plus the chic look is lovely :) Xx
ReplyDeleteme too, i will be looking through it when i need some inspiring x
DeleteThis book sounds so interesting! And I love Alexa Chung, I would love to buy it <3
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Shalane
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you should, plus christmas isn't far away ;)
DeleteI really like the sound of the book, it definitely looks like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteJennie xo | sailorjennie.com
it is, i can imagine alexa chung had lots of fun making it. x
Deletelove the scarf and good luck in the job hunt...i'm looking for one myself atm :) x
ReplyDeletethank you so much. good luck to you too. so easy to get distracted... lol
DeleteIt isn't available yet here in the States, but I've pre-ordered it and cannot wait. So glad I discovered your blog <3
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Kelly
www.dreaminlace.com
it's such a pretty book. thank you for a lovely comment x
Deleteoh my gosh I want that book it looks great!
ReplyDeletechanelle jade xx
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it's a quick read, but really fun to look through. x
Deletethat scarf is so pretty! and it is an awesome book, love it! xx
ReplyDeleteI know, i just had to write about it on the blog x
DeleteI haven't read IT but I definitely will when I get round to buying it! I loveee the tartan scarf :)
ReplyDeleteRosie
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Oooh I love your scarf so much! Such pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteThat scarf is such a lovely set of blues!! I love it. That perfume is also one of my all time favourites, perfect scent!
ReplyDeleteEmma x