So... I *may* have not kept my word from my previous post and it *may* have been over 5 months since I last posted *slaps hand*.
I remember writing my previous post and feeling really positive that I was going to keep this up - I'd just had some great news that my temporary job had become a permanent one and I was finally feeling settled for the first time in a long time, that I just began to relax and enjoy my London life - apologies!
I'm definitely still learning about this whole blogging melarky, how to use it to the best of it's capabilities, what I want my blog to be called, what subjects I want to talk about, how to take a half-decent picture (etc etc) so it may take a while for this little corner of the internet to form into something that i hope is at least somewhat worth reading!
So as a gentle little toe-dip as a re-enter the pool of blogging, let's keep it simple people - a Favourites OTM!
First step... beauty.
I've made a few discoveries recently that I must admit, I'm pretty darn chuffed about and just want to rave about to anyone and everyone who will listen.
The first being the little facial wonder that is the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream. HOLY MOLY. This stuff is AH-MAY-ZING. Now I must admit, I've only tried one other CC cream before this one (it was a Loreal one, and after the initial 'oh wow new thing' novelty wore off, I wasn't actually much of a fan) but I have fallen head over heels in LOVE with this stuff.
Considering it is a CC cream, the coverage is brilliant but the texture is still so light - it amazes every time I use it. A little goes a long way, it blends like a dream and it leaves the most wonderful glow to your skin. I don't think the 'glowing' properties will be to everyones tastes but I have never tried anything that leaves me with such a healthy glow to my skin. I. Am. Addicted.
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-123-Perfect-Colour-Correcting-cream_1450122/
Next up is something that I never really saw myself getting into but here I am, I've become a massive book fan!
Back in the day, I was never into reading. I'd try to get into books, maybe read the odd one every 2 years, or try desperately to read before bed, only to feel so sleepy 2 pages in that I had to put it down and go to sleep!
However, since living in London and relying on the train to get to work rather than driving, I find myself with 40 minutes, twice a day - with very little to do. This is where books came in - my friend Stacey recommended a few books to me and it seems we have very similar reading taste as every book she's given me has been a goodun!
My absolute favourite though (probably of all time) has got to be Gone Girl. The book that everyone talks about, most people have read and I've never heard a bad word about (other than the ending - that's a controversial one).
This book just sucked me in straight away - the characters that you like but hate at the same time, the constant twists and turns - it's such a brilliantly written novel. I was worried that once I'd read it the first time, any future reads would be ruined but I was so wrong. I probably left about 6 months between reads and whilst I remembered key aspects of the book, it was still such a gripping read second time around. The film has also recently been released, I had high hopes, and I have a lot of thoughts about it - but I'll save these for another time so not to spoil it for anyone!
Finally, one final mention has to go to my autumn coat. Yes - not a winter coat, but an autumn coat. I've always found it hard to find a jacket that I felt comfortable in - most spring/autumn jackets are shorter and I just don't feel as comfortable in these for some reason. However, whilst I was recently scouring the internet for a potential birthday dress, I stumbled across the George at Asda website and was instantly greeted with the most wonderful and perfect autumn coat - and it was only £20!!!
I ordered it straight away and it is definitely my purchase of the season - I'm in love!
Rich calls it my Paddington Bear coat (even though it's not really anything like Paddington's coat) - it's a gorgeous (and I hear very on-trend) autumnal burgundy colour duffle coat - it has 3 poppers, with 2 toggle fasteners and a hood. It's a perfect thickness for the autumn weather as it keeps the chill off and I am just obsessed, I really am. It fits like a dream and I just adore it! Check it out here - and they do other colours too!
So after an extremely rambly post - I'm going to leave it there.
Sorry it's such a long-un and again, apologies for the lack of pictures - that's my next challenge! Bring it on!
xxx
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Thursday, 24 April 2014
It's been a while!
So it's definitely been a while since I last uploaded a blog post.
It's weird as it's often in the back of my mind as something I want to keep up with, it just never seems to materialise! Until today that is..
This post is being written on a bit of a whim with no great topic in mind. I guess it's just to refresh, start again and give myself a big kick up the bottom to try and be more proactive!
Life has changed a lot for me since I last posted. I'm not longer job hunting as I'm now working in a full-time role as an office administrator. Nothing glamorous however I work with a lovely bunch of people and it feels so rewarding to finally have security and responsibility - as well as facing many new challenges and a few learning curves along the way!
All in all, I was out of permanent work for almost 18 months. During that time, I volunteered, I had time off and I had many a temporary job to keep the pennies coming in - all great experience but I'm definitely glad to be putting that chapter behind me.
So from now on, expect a lot more from me - now I am financially more secure I plan to do what I'd aimed to do when moving to London and that is make the most of living in this incredible city!
Chat soon :) xxx
It's weird as it's often in the back of my mind as something I want to keep up with, it just never seems to materialise! Until today that is..
This post is being written on a bit of a whim with no great topic in mind. I guess it's just to refresh, start again and give myself a big kick up the bottom to try and be more proactive!
Life has changed a lot for me since I last posted. I'm not longer job hunting as I'm now working in a full-time role as an office administrator. Nothing glamorous however I work with a lovely bunch of people and it feels so rewarding to finally have security and responsibility - as well as facing many new challenges and a few learning curves along the way!
All in all, I was out of permanent work for almost 18 months. During that time, I volunteered, I had time off and I had many a temporary job to keep the pennies coming in - all great experience but I'm definitely glad to be putting that chapter behind me.
So from now on, expect a lot more from me - now I am financially more secure I plan to do what I'd aimed to do when moving to London and that is make the most of living in this incredible city!
Chat soon :) xxx
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
An introduction to me!
Why hello there!
Now the chances are that as this is only my second post, it is unlikely that anyone is even reading this. However, as a way of practicing and a little intro to me I thought it might be nice to do a 15 facts about me post!
1. I was born and grew up in Kent which I absolutely loved and always love to go back there to visit my Mum, who still lives in the house I grew up in.
2. Following my A Levels I decided to go to University in Portsmouth where I studied Sociology, as I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life so I figured this bought me a little more time!
3. As well as a degree in Sociology and my A Levels, I have also gained a Diploma in Childcare. After finishing university I began working in a children's nursery which I loved, and studied for my qualifications whilst I was there.
4. I have a boyfriend, his name is Rich and we have been together just shy of 4 years - although I have known him since my first year of A Levels and we actually went to University together too before we got together!
5. Since moving to London I have been job hunting and really would love to work within the media or charity. I worked at a big radio company in London for 5 months which was an amazing opportunity. I got to meet some amazing celebrities and work at some very exciting events and all in all, I miss it hugely.
6. My best friend recently got engaged (a secret I had to keep from her for 6 weeks... it nearly killed me) and she has asked me to be her Maid of Honour which is amazing :)
7. I probably talk to myself a lot more than is socially acceptable... but it just seems like a good way to organise thoughts, and hey - if it's ok to write things down then why not say them out loud!?
8. I have a list of many places that I am dying to visit and go back to - high up there would be Florida, New York and a road trip around California, as well as the Bahamas, Mykonos in Greece as I hear it is so beautiful, as well as Rome.
9. My favourite place to ever have visited has been Rome - I spent a week there in 2010 and it was one of the best trips of my life, and I cannot wait to be able to go back.
10. Up until the age of around 15 I used to go horse riding. I became horse-obsessed and spent my entire weekends helping out at my riding stables. I even had my own pony, however she had to be put down and after that it just never quite felt the same again and I stopped. I do really miss it though and it is a goal of mine to begin horse riding again as I feel it is the only thing I have ever been really good at.
11. I used to be a complete bah-humbug about Christmas and never got excited about it as our christmas's were not always full of the best memories. However, as I am getting older I seem to be discovering my festive spirit and this year especially I simply cannot wait!
12. I have no Aunties or Uncles or Cousins, as both my parents are only children.
13. I have 1 brother and he is nearly 4 years older than me. We never used to be very close growing up (I think I was always his annoying little sister) however now that I am older we are getting closer which makes me happy.
14. As I get older I seem to developing more fears. I have always been terrified of spiders and this is only getting worse as I get older. However I have also developed a fear of the sea over the past 8 years or so and will only go in the sea if it is clear, nowhere dangerous and I can stand up. And even then, I still get nervous. I always think that there will be a shark or a jellyfish nearby!
15. I am a lover of the telly and a HUGE Friends fan. I have fond memories of watching it growing up with my brother and being devestated when they ended it. I honestly think that if I ever went on Mastermind, Friends would be my specialist subject. Is that sad?!
Anyhoo - thank you for reading! I promise the next post will not be so self-involved. I just thought it might be a nice little introduction to me :)
Lotsa love
xxx
Now the chances are that as this is only my second post, it is unlikely that anyone is even reading this. However, as a way of practicing and a little intro to me I thought it might be nice to do a 15 facts about me post!
1. I was born and grew up in Kent which I absolutely loved and always love to go back there to visit my Mum, who still lives in the house I grew up in.
2. Following my A Levels I decided to go to University in Portsmouth where I studied Sociology, as I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life so I figured this bought me a little more time!
3. As well as a degree in Sociology and my A Levels, I have also gained a Diploma in Childcare. After finishing university I began working in a children's nursery which I loved, and studied for my qualifications whilst I was there.
4. I have a boyfriend, his name is Rich and we have been together just shy of 4 years - although I have known him since my first year of A Levels and we actually went to University together too before we got together!
5. Since moving to London I have been job hunting and really would love to work within the media or charity. I worked at a big radio company in London for 5 months which was an amazing opportunity. I got to meet some amazing celebrities and work at some very exciting events and all in all, I miss it hugely.
6. My best friend recently got engaged (a secret I had to keep from her for 6 weeks... it nearly killed me) and she has asked me to be her Maid of Honour which is amazing :)
7. I probably talk to myself a lot more than is socially acceptable... but it just seems like a good way to organise thoughts, and hey - if it's ok to write things down then why not say them out loud!?
8. I have a list of many places that I am dying to visit and go back to - high up there would be Florida, New York and a road trip around California, as well as the Bahamas, Mykonos in Greece as I hear it is so beautiful, as well as Rome.
9. My favourite place to ever have visited has been Rome - I spent a week there in 2010 and it was one of the best trips of my life, and I cannot wait to be able to go back.
10. Up until the age of around 15 I used to go horse riding. I became horse-obsessed and spent my entire weekends helping out at my riding stables. I even had my own pony, however she had to be put down and after that it just never quite felt the same again and I stopped. I do really miss it though and it is a goal of mine to begin horse riding again as I feel it is the only thing I have ever been really good at.
11. I used to be a complete bah-humbug about Christmas and never got excited about it as our christmas's were not always full of the best memories. However, as I am getting older I seem to be discovering my festive spirit and this year especially I simply cannot wait!
12. I have no Aunties or Uncles or Cousins, as both my parents are only children.
13. I have 1 brother and he is nearly 4 years older than me. We never used to be very close growing up (I think I was always his annoying little sister) however now that I am older we are getting closer which makes me happy.
14. As I get older I seem to developing more fears. I have always been terrified of spiders and this is only getting worse as I get older. However I have also developed a fear of the sea over the past 8 years or so and will only go in the sea if it is clear, nowhere dangerous and I can stand up. And even then, I still get nervous. I always think that there will be a shark or a jellyfish nearby!
15. I am a lover of the telly and a HUGE Friends fan. I have fond memories of watching it growing up with my brother and being devestated when they ended it. I honestly think that if I ever went on Mastermind, Friends would be my specialist subject. Is that sad?!
Anyhoo - thank you for reading! I promise the next post will not be so self-involved. I just thought it might be a nice little introduction to me :)
Lotsa love
xxx
Friday, 15 November 2013
A little bit of structure...
So... this is the first time I have ever attempted to write a blog, but after finding so many other blogs so useful and even entertaining, I thought I would give it a go so if you're reading... welcome!
I guess I could say the main motivation for starting this is to give me something useful to do. As I am currently job hunting, it can be too easy to become lazy and fall into bad routines (sleeping til late, staying up all night!) and it can be difficult to find the motivation. So fingers crossed this helps me! Not only as a bit of an escape but also keeping my mind fresh and focused!
Don't worry, I don't plan on banging on about my job hunting woes - believe me, I bore myself enough! My general idea is to just discuss and comment any recent discoveries I have made - obviously not of the significant of scientific kind (I was always rubbish at Science) but anything beauty-related, fashion, entertainment... pretty much anything that I am loving or loathing at the moment!
Thank you for checking out my blog, I'll try not to be too boring!
Caz x
I guess I could say the main motivation for starting this is to give me something useful to do. As I am currently job hunting, it can be too easy to become lazy and fall into bad routines (sleeping til late, staying up all night!) and it can be difficult to find the motivation. So fingers crossed this helps me! Not only as a bit of an escape but also keeping my mind fresh and focused!
Don't worry, I don't plan on banging on about my job hunting woes - believe me, I bore myself enough! My general idea is to just discuss and comment any recent discoveries I have made - obviously not of the significant of scientific kind (I was always rubbish at Science) but anything beauty-related, fashion, entertainment... pretty much anything that I am loving or loathing at the moment!
Thank you for checking out my blog, I'll try not to be too boring!
Caz x
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