Aspinal of London Burgundy Small Pouch

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I recently got a smaller handbag and you can't fit much in it so I had to downsize my purse. 

Walking round Bluewater and looking in Choice and John Lewis and couldn't find anything I liked. Then the Aspinal of London shop caught my eye. 

Straight away I saw burgundy and thought I'd find something here. I found a burgundy small pound which would easily fit my cards, cash and coins. 

It was £50 and for an extra £15 you can get your initials printed on it. 

It's really good quality, lovely colour and comes in a nice box!

H&M Pineapple Keyring

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I'm obsessed with pineapples so when I saw this keyring in H&M, it was mine! 

It was a bargain at £3. It's squishy and quite big but at least I won't lose my keys in my bag.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Polaroid Camera Review

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I kept seeing these Polaroid cameras on my Instagram feed and I love Polaroid pictures so I had to buy it! I got it from Currys via eBay for £69 which included the camera and 20 shots (10 shots in each film).

I watched a video on YouTube on a blogger reviewing it and how to use it and it's really simple. 

It prints out credit card sized pictures instantly and takes a couple of minutes for the picture to develop. I love how the photos turn out and going to take lots of snaps for our wedding in October.

House of Holland Next Level Nude by Elegant Touch

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I'm currently wearing House of Holland Flower Power nails but the week before I tried out Next Level Nude, both of which are new out. 

I really love Next Level Nude, the colour and pattern! It's also flattering against my skin tone which is pretty pale at the moment so with a tan, they'd look even better. 

Adorning Eva 'Jamiya' Statement Necklace - As Seen in LOOK magazine

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I was about the 2nd page into reading LOOK magazine when I see this beautiful colourful necklace then next thing you know, I'm on Adorning Ava's website and adding it to my basket. 

I hadn't heard of Adorning Ava before but so happy we've been introduced. 

At £22, it's a real gem! Beautiful colours, beads and jewels! It has everything and makes any outfit look that much better. 

You can get free delivery when you spend £20 or more with code FREEUKPP. 

Flower Power House of Holland by Elegant Touch Nails

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I saw these new House of Holland by Elegant Touch nails in Boots the other day and had to buy them! They're called Flower Power and I love the pattern and colours. 

They've lasted ages too, going into a week and 2 days and counting. 

Blue Nails with Pink Tips!

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Yet another blog post about nails! These were my new nails last week. Similar the week before with the purple and yellow but instead I put the sticker strips like french tips. 

I went for Nails Inc pink and blue and I thought they went really well together and got lots of compliments of them so it's definitely one to do again. 

What else do I need to try? Let me know :) 

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Gold/Brass Pineapple Candle Holder

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Now Gus and I have bought a house and currently in the process of doing it up (needs a lot of TLC), I've been looking at a lot of home decor. 

I went to Marks and Spencer's and came across these beauties!! I love pineapples so naturally I eeeeked when I saw these! 

They are not only to look super cute anywhere in your house but they are also a candle holder. 

£17.50 a pineapple...so I bought 2. 

Anyone else have a pineapple fetish? 

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Yellow and Purple Nails with an Aztec Design

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It's been a crazy year so far and literally no time for anything! I got engaged in October (wedding is this October) and we bought a house in January! I must be crazy trying to do this in a year. 

My first post in a long long time is about...nails!! 

I busted out the nail stickers to make this design! I thought the yellow and purple go really well together.

I'm definitely going to do more like this so any suggestions for colours that'll arch then please comment :)

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I'm getting married!!

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Can't believe how bad both Zee and I have been with blogging but really exiting news....I'm engaged! :) Gus propsed on the 4th October and I've already started planning and even ordering little bits and bobs.

The ring is so beautiful! He did very well picking it out. I always catch myself just staring at it.

Love the vintage baby box it came in too! 

The proposal story isn't your typical candle, restaurant story but for me it was perfect. Just sitting on the sofa in my pjs watching Greys Anatomy, in he walks and pops the question! 

We've already booked the venue and our wedding will be October 28th 2015. I've got lots of quirky ideas so will posting them up soon. 

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Red Wine Floral Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Wedding receptions can be quite tricky to dress for as you don't want to look majorly formal but at the same time you don't want to look like you're off clubbing. When I was invited to my boss's wedding I was really struggling with what to wear. After going through my whole wardrobe I decided I needed something new. And what better timing when Dorothy Perkins email me about their 30% off event!

I stumbled across this lovely maroon floral dress, it was supposed to be £18 which is cheap anyway but due to the promotional event it only cost £15!! 

I loved wearing this dress, I felt very comfortable and I received loads of compliments! I struggle with my weight but the style of this dress is perfect for a curvier figure as it only comes in at the waist and the pattern distracts from the stomach area! Another great thing about this dress is the length - as I'm fairly tall I struggle with finding dresses that are an appropriate length but this was perfect. I didn't have to worry at all about keeping myself covered, it was still above the knee but well below my bum. I accessorised my outfit with nude heels which dressed it up without looking formal. 

I have also been able to wear this dress at work as it looks smart but as it's a jersey material it doesn't look over the top (perfect for my office!). 

This is a lovely dress and it's such great value for money - what's the best thing? That it comes in so many more colours!! I'm already ordering the one black, white and grey floral design! 

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Sass and Belle Biscuit Cushions

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I am loving these Sass and Belle biscuit cushions!! 

As a biscuit lover, can't really have any other cushions right?!

Sass and Belle have a party ring cushion, custard cream and jam biscuit cushion. 

On their website, they are £17.45 each, but I bought mine off eBay for £32 for the party ring and custard cream ones.

From the images, they look like a decent size and cute as ever. Can't wait till they arrive!

House of Holland Thorn In My Side by Elegant Touch

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After trying House of Holland's Sweet Tooth nails, I went on the hunt for some other patterns. There is so much choice that I really had to control myself and just buy one pack.

I went for Thorn In My Side which has these amazing 3D roses stuck on some of the nails.

Here is what they look like stuck on. I use Elegant Touch nail glue which is really good and they stay stuck on for well over a week for me. 

I love the thorn and rose pattern! 

After a week or so, I carefully removed them so that I could use them again soon.

These were £7.99, which I think is reasonable and even more reasonable if you able to keep the intact when you remove them.

To buy yours, visit Elegant Touch.

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House of Holland Sweet Tooth by Elegant Touch

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I went into Boots the other day to pick up some more foundation and obviously I had a look around too. I saw these super cute House of a Holland ice cream nails and thought I had to try them. I wear false nails as it is but usually just a solid colour. I loved the ice cream pattern and stiletto shape. 

Here's what they look like once they're on and I love them! They were easy to apply and I was able to find a size that fits each nail. 

These were £8.99, which is a little bit more expensive than the other patterns but they are so cute, so it's worth it to me! :)

House of Holland have so many other patterns that I will definitely be trying!

To buy yours, visit Elegant Touch.

Have you tried any stick on nails like this?

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Body Shop Mango Mini's

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Check out my latest purchases, a mango body whip and a mango lip butter. I don't know if it's just me but I find miniature items really cute and have to buy them. I have the normal large body lotion already but in a different scent however when I saw this one I thought it would be perfect for on my desk at work! As I walk to and from work I often find myself needing hand cream or lip balm in the colder months so these will come in handy. I'm prepared for winter already, no dry hands or sore lips for me! 

These weren't too badly priced - the body whip was £3 and the lip butter £4 but they were on a deal where you get one half price so it only cost me £5.50 in total! They both smell lovely and the lip butter tastes okay too, I always worry it will taste chemically! Well worth the buy!

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Rose Gold Michael Kors Watch

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I finally got round to using the money that I got for my 21st birthday last year and bought myself a beautiful Michael Kors watch! From the start I knew I wanted to use the money for a watch as it seemed like a lovely keepsake but I also wanted to make sure it was the right one. It didn't take long for me to set my heart on a Michael Kors watch as all the collection are stunning. 

I loved this watch when I saw it and I can't get enough of the colour rose gold now! At first though I was a little worried as all of my expensive jewellery is silver so I was concerned this wouldn't match. However rose gold seems to go perfectly with both silver and gold! I feel like the colour helps make the watch stand out and look more stylish too. The watch has a bit of weight to it which shows that's it's made from good quality material but because it's a perfect fit you can't feel the weight at all when wearing it, it's actually very comfortable! 

I was lucky enough to purchase my watch while on holiday in Florida. I knew I wanted to buy my watch out there so it became my mission to find a Michael Kors store (turned out to be very easy). We found one in an outlet shopping district in Estero. The photo below shows the outside of the store, the inside was beautiful! Surrounded by stunning bags, purses and jewellery it was hard to focus but I knew what I came for. The staff were so lovely and welcoming, even offering advice on what we should do in the area, I really didn't expect it from such a high end store! I was throroughly impressed and left with a big smile on my face. And the best part? My watch only cost $250 which is the equivalent of around £160 - sooo much cheaper than in the UK! I love my watch and had a great time buying it in the Michael Kors store.

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August's GlossyBox

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This month's GlossyBox has arrived and it looks like the box has changed to more of a square matte, which is still lovely. The box felt heavy, so I have very curious to what was inside.

Let's take a peak...

[Comfort Zone] Essentials Cleansing Milk - Full size product £20

I don't usually use cleansing milk as part of my beauty regime, but it looks and sounds like a good product, so I'll give it a go.

Lalique L'Amour, £67 for a full size 50ml bottle

I dabbed some on my wrists straight away and it is a lovely scent, very floral. 

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer (40ml) £38 for a full size 250ml

This is a pre-shampoo treatment and originally created for Audrey Hepburn. I wouldn't normally buy hair treatments like this, but excited to give it a try to see the results.

Figs & Rouge Mini Hand Cream (20ml) £6.95 for full size 80ml

This was the first product to stand out to me with the amazing colours on the bottle. It;s the perfect size to take around in your bag. It's smooth on the skin and a lovely scent of shea butter. 

Yves Rocher Pink Nail Polish 3ml at £3.60

First thoughts were "its so cute". Petite bottle of nail polish and a really nice pink colour.

Kryolan For GlossyBox Highlighter Cashmere - Full size product at £12.95

This highlighter really does feel like cashmare. It's so soft and a subtle shine when I tried it on my hand. Perfect for cheekbones and lips.

Overall, I'm impressed with this month's Glossybox and can't wait to try these products.

To receive a box of beauty surprises every month, click here.

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Sunday Roast at CAU Tunbridge Wells

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Today I went for Sunday roast at CAU in Tunbridge Wells. I've been to CAU before for steak but never for Sunday roast.

I told the waitress I needed something refreshing to drink and she suggested a CAU cooler which had grape, elderflower, strawberries and it was so nice! Definitely refreshing and exactly what I wanted.

Not much time went by until our roasts arrived and WOW!! Presented on wooden boards was the sliced up rump of beef, roast potatoes, onion rings, giant carrots, Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy. I love the presentation and it looked delicious.

An extra side they offer is cauliflower and cheese, which was delicious! Not too cheesy, just perfect.

The rump of beef was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. The onion rings was a different addition to a roast, but went very well and again tasted delicious.

At £15 pp, I thought the Sunday roast was good value and I would definitely go back again. The staff as always are so friendly and attentive and the food arrived quickly.

If you haven't yet been to a CAU restaurant, then I suggest go, go now!

Is there a CAU restaurant near you?

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Models Own Artstix Duo Polish - Blibble

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I tried this Models Own Artstix Duo Polish 2 weeks ago now and loved it! When I was picking out Models Own nail polishes to buy I really wanted this neon pink polish but it was out of stock but the sales assistant said that this Artstix was the same neon pink so I bought it.

It was a bit awkward applying the nail polish as it isn't your standard bottle, but I love the colour and added the silver cover it sparkle to one finger on each hand. 

The pink really stands out as it was the first thing most people complimented me on when I saw them!

With all Models Own nail polishes I have tried, they have all been smooth application and quick to dry.

To buy your Models Own Artstix at £5.99, click here.

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The Kardashian's Dash Store in Miami

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As soon as I knew I was visiting Miami it was a given that I'd have to hunt down the Kardashian store called Dash! After asking for some directions I managed to find it, located around Mac, Vidal Sassoon and other higher end stores. I wasn't allowed to take any pictures inside but here is the store front which looked nice and elegant, matching the simplistic style to the other stores on that street.

I regularly watch the show so I was excited to go and potentially buy something from the store. After seeing them work on the launch of their make up line on their show this is what I'd been hoping to buy but sadly it seems the Miami store literally only stocked lip gloss. I was extremely disappointed by the lack of stock in this small store, especially since that was probably my only chance to ever visit the store. On a sign it said there were nail files for $8 which I thought was a perfect souvenir for everyone at home but sadly they didn't actually stock them. 

One thing I did love was their candles - the scents were incredible but they were too heavy for me to buy and carry back in my case and were $40. The clothes in the store were also lovely but the tops tended to start at $200 which is understandable as a designer brand but was out of my price range sadly.

Overall the store was nice and elegant but I was a little disappointed by the range of stock it had.

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