Wedding Guest Outfit Inspiration

Images from Quiz Clothing

As soon as Christmas and January come to an end, I feel like spring is already here (it isn't but there's no point to winter after January so can we just skip to spring now?). My mind is now in spring mode and it will be until summer rolls around. I love spring, mainly because it feels like a gorgeous refreshing change from the cold, dull winters we have in England; also from a blogging point of view, light! Glorious, glorious light!

When I think of spring, I conjure up images of wildflowers, blue skies, being able to get dressed without piling on ten layers, garden parties and spring weddings. I'm not going to any weddings this year but next spring I am going to be a bridesmaid so I've been looking at bridesmaid and formal dresses.

Nude Chiffon Embellished Maxi Dress  -  Quilted Tassel Bag  -  Grey Embroidered Maxi Dress  - Gold Metallic Dress  -  Rose Gold Metallic Bag

I love classic styles and natural, metallic and classic tones when it comes to wedding guest dresses, as you just can't go wrong with a gorgeous satin neutral dress with a classic, timeless shape. I think all three of these special occasion dresses would be perfect for a prom, as a wedding guest or even a formal garden party! As a blogger I obviously love the rose gold bag, I mean look at it! This is a sponsored post. 

What do you think of my outfit ideas? Have you purchased from Quiz Clothing? Are you looking forward to spring? 

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Spring Wish List

Images from J D Williams

I know spring is a while away, more precisely it starts in the UK on the first march but as the evenings are getting lighter, there's bird song in the air and spring/summer collections are starting to come around, I feel like winter is slowly coming to a close and I'm already dreaming of my spring wardrobe. Autumn is definitely my favourite season but spring is a close second *wishes for spring to hurry up*. Here's my spring wish list ft. J D Williams:

Yankee Candle Cherry Blossom Candle  -  Joanna Hope Glitter Skirt  -  Denim Longline Shirt Dress  -  Viktor & Rolf Bon Bon Fragrance  -  Curvy Kate Balcony Bra  -  Heart Loungeware Set

Blush pink is one of my favourite shades, especially for spring as it's just so uplifting and colourful without being too colourful! Blush pink skirts, lingerie, loungewear and homeware are on my wish list for spring/summer 2017. Denim is also a great staple during spring as in England it is still a little chilly so jeans, denim or long dresses are so needed and can be so versatile.

Every season I tend to pick up a new fragrance, either from my stash of fragrances or something new; I have had my eye on Bon Bon by Viktor & Rolf for ages as it sounds right up my street with notes of caramel, orange blossom, sandalwood, amber and more, it promises to be a unique and refreshing spring fragrance. This is a sponsored post.

Are any of these products on your wish list? What are your favourite things about spring? 

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Acne Scar Removal

Image from Pulse Light Clinic

Today's post follows a series I've been posting with the lovely people at the Pulse Light Clinic which is a London based skincare specialist clinic with over 15 years of experience offering a range of treatments from tattoo removal, laser hair removal and cellulite reduction as well as treatments for reducing rosacea, pigmentation and acne scar removal. I've already published posts all about cellulite treatment, laser hair removal and rosacea which you can check out if you want more information on those treatments but today's post is all about laser acne scar removal and the process.

Laser acne scar removal is suitable for all skin types and can be used on any area of the body; it's a process whereby pulses of light breakdowns the scar tissue caused by acne and in the process the light stimulates new and healthy tissue to form in place of the scar tissue. The treatment is fast and straightforward with great results within two - five treatments. There's minimal discomfort during the procedure and you don't need to have any downtime after each treatment. There are photos, testimonials and an FAQ page on the Pulse Light Clinic website for more information. They also have a great video about the laser acne removal treatment:

Have you had any acne treatments? Have you looked into any treatments with the Pulse Light Clinic? 

*This is a sponsored post 

please always do your own research before considering any kind of treatment anywhere or lifestyle change 

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*Christmas Decor Wish List

One of my favourite things about Christmas are all of the gorgeous and sparkly tree decorations, fairy lights, outdoor lights and the lovely, glittery homeware that is very hygge (forget about thing life, I'm all about that hygge life!). I personally love metallic (rose gold/copper/gold) decorations and lights at this time of the year especially so I want pretty much everything from Cox & Cox!

Cox & Cox have an incredible range of gorgeous homeware and Christmas decorations, trees and lights that I'm kind of in love with. I love Nordic and Scandinavian style homeware, minimal designs and mixed textures so this site is perfect *I can't wait for their Boxing Day or January sale as I'll be buying everything*.

Miniature Birch Tree  -  Copper Glass Stars  -  Wooden Frosted Tree  -  Copper Wire Stars  -  Copper Star Tree Topper

Can you tell that I love copper and stars...I'm a blogger cliche! I think everything I've chosen would be perfect for christmas, I love everything and I'll definitely be picking up some of these items for next year (I wish I had known about this amazing site sooner as their products and product photography is genuinely gorgeous). They'd also made lovely Christmas gifts for new home owners! This is a collaborative post.

What do you think of the gorgeously festive items from Cox & Cox? Have you visited their website before? 

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*Outdoor Festive Decorations

Images from Pinterest

One of my favourite things about Christmas, now and when I was a child, were all of the Christmas decorations and lights on our street and while driving around. Growing up, there was a house close to us that was known to us as the 'Christmas house' because every year it had SO many lights on it that it stood out so much and always made us smile going past it. We've never done anything that over the top but we always have lights outside and as children we put up our 'santa stop here' sign in the front garden.

Now things are a little different as my inspiration and wish list is coming from Pinterest and or Etsy so I don't want lots of lights but I do want fairy lights, wreaths and cute homemade decorations. There are so many gorgeous outdoor christmas decorations and christmas light inspiration photos on Pinterest that are just perfect - some of my favourites are above.

I love all of the ideas in the photos above, especially the gorgeous wreaths, we have one now from Matalan that lights up but next year I'd love a real one for the front door - they make me think of Victorian Christmases. I'm not a fan of tacky lights or decorations, some of my neighbours have inflatable decorations which I personally don't like but I do love more homemade, traditional indoor and outdoor decorations for the Christmas season...well I like fairy lights in the garden all year round! I think fairy lights look great around trees and scrubs which is something a lot of the homes around mine seem to be doing this year. Garden designers, Floral & Hardy, offer a range of garden design services to create your perfect garden including personalised garden plans so that when Christmas comes around you'll have a gorgeous garden and outdoor Christmas decorations will look amazing!

What do you think of the Christmas decoration ideas above? Do you have any outdoor Christmas decorations up? 

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*How To Take Festive Photos

Photography is a massive part of blogging so after blogging for over four years now, bloggers pick up a lot of simple tips and tricks for taking great blog photos and also for social media as well and they definitely come in handy when the festive season come around. The autumn and winter months are awful for bloggers as the darker days make taking blog photos so much harder, especially when it comes to taking food photos! Here are some of my simple photography tips for fantastic festive social media photos:

Use a DSLR

Since I bought my Canon 750D and lenses I've seen a massive improvement in my blog and social media photographs and as it has wifi, I can easily transfer photos from my camera to my phone to edit or share directly on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook - I can't recommend the Canon 750D enough!

Filters & Editing 

However, if you don't have a DSLR, no problem! Filters and editing can make any photo so much better within moments. I love the following apps to edit my social media photos: ColorStory, Afterlight, Polarr and PhotoCollage. I edit or add a filter to every photo I upload to social media, even if it's just to sharpen or brighten. Usually I want bright, white photos but for the festive season I want rich, sumptuous and vivid photos and I find the Clarendon, Lark, Juno and Ludwig filters on Instagram make the colours of my festive photos more intense and richer.

Switch up the angles 

I love experimenting with different camera angles for my blog and social media photos as there is more to Instagram and blog photos than flatlays! You can see from the festive table layout photos above, all of the different angles you can approach the same photo - experiment and you'll be surprised by the results.

Don't stick to an Instagram theme

Instagram themes are probably just a blogger or brand phenomenon where you stick to a certain filter and photography style and I've tried to stick to a theme so many times but it's not for me as I want to have the freedom to post what I want on my social media. I need to switch up the filters and style I use otherwise my feed gets really boring and samey; also every photo needs a different filter or style especially at this time of the year so don't restrict yourself or stress yourself out about it.

Add extras & Textures

Adding photo props or extras can make a photo look so much better as there's nothing worse when it comes to blog or social media photos than bare and boring photos. I love adding props and also textures to photos, it makes them more interesting and dimensional, if that makes any sense.

Overall, there are my simple festive photo tips and tricks for the christmas season. It is easy, especially if you are a blogger, to become stuck in a rut with your blog or social media photos but I think the main thing to remember is to keep it simple, experiment with filters, angles and apps and most of all, don't stress out about it - it's your account and your photos! Check out this article from The Furniture Market for more instagram photo tips. This is a collaborative post.

What do you think of my festive photos? Do you have any Instagram tips or tricks? What photo apps do you use? 

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Laser Hair Removal

Image from Pulse Light Clinic

Laser hair removal is a process I have been interested in for years, I have tried two at home devices. The couple devices that I've tried have been relatively effective although I think and in-salon or in-clinic treatment would be far more effective. Pulse light clinic, as well as other procedures and treatments, offer laser hair removal treatments which are suitable for men and women aged over 18. They have clinics in London and have over 15 years of expertise in skincare. They claim fast and excellent laser hair removal results and to be honest if I lived in London I would definitely go in for a free consultation!

Laser hair removal is a permanent way of removing unwanted hair and works by targeting the hair follicle with a laser which damages and in turn destroys the hair follicle which stops it from producing further hairs. The at home devices I've tried haven't been painful, I just a very slight warming  feeling so I don't think the in-clinic treatment will be much different. As with at home devices it's not a instant thing, you have to wait for the hair cycle to progress over the next few weeks and you will gradually see results. It sounds like a miracle, not having to shave and I really want to go through laser hair removal one day. There are fantastic reviews on the website from customers and it's really important to make sure you go with the right clinic/company and if you’re interested book a consultation to make sure it's right for you. The video below shows the process on various clients with various skin tones. This is a sponsored post.

Have you tried laser hair removal, either using an at-home device or as an in-clinic treatment? Would you want to? 

*collaborative post

please always do your own research before considering any kind of treatment anywhere or lifestyle change 

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Christmas Party Picks

The Christmas party season is coming up and I'm always struggling to decide what to wear that will be relatively warm, formal or party appropriate and comfortable but with the suitable glitz, detailing or lace for a christmas party or new year celebration. Thankfully there is still plenty of time to choose an outfit or two and Coast have so many gorgeous pieces!

Coast isn't a store that I ever really shop at but browsing their site last week, I found so many gorgeous dresses that are lacy, flattering and christmas appropriate but minimal which is what I always go for. Also there are gorgeous bags and glitter and sequin covered pieces that would be perfect for the upcoming festive season.

Party Glitter Clutch  -  Red Shift Dress  -  Black Lace Panel Dress  -  Black Lace Jumpsuit 

I adore the clutch bag, especially the design and glitter covered exterior; I'm not usually a fan of clutch bags but it's gorgeous and it does come with a chain strap *I have added it to my very long wish list*. Also I never really like jumpsuits but I love the simplicity of this one and the lace detailing makes it so gorgeous and festive party ready! This is a sponsored post.

What do you think of the items I've featured? What will you be wearing to christmas parties this year? Do you shop at Coast? 

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Scandinavian Inspired Wish List

When it comes to interior design, homeware, baking and being super cosy, the Scandinavians do it best! I love Scandinavian homeware, furniture, design, culture, baking and decor as well as the idea of hygge which I'm all for as it involves coziness, baking, spending time with friends and generally just being happy and comfy *yes, yes and yes* so here's my Scandinavian and hygge inspired wish list which is very appropriate today as it's been snowing!

Ro Candle  -  Pink Plate  -  Grey Wool Shawl  -  Felt Christmas Tree  -  Northern Lights Candle  -  Moomin Mug  -  Pink Bowl  -  Grey Throw  -  Scandilicious Baking Book

I love all of the items in this post, especially the heavenly Nordlys candle which looks so beautiful and the word Nordlys means Northern Lights in Norwegian; The second candle is from the same brand and it's the tranquility candle. I've made one Scandinavian recipe before (Finish Pulla Bread) which I adore so I definitely want to make some more gorgeous Scandinavian bakes! The throw and shawl would be perfect as I'm writing this as they are made from wool and the throw also contains cashmere so they would be really cosy and soft. This is a sponsored post.

What do you think of the items I've featured in my wish list? Do you like Scandinavian homeware/design?

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Childrens Gift Guide

It may be too early for some but I am always really organised when it comes to christmas gifts so having gift guides and gift ideas in November (or earlier...) really helps when I'm trying to decide what I could buy for friends and family. This year I have a couple of little ones to buy for and that means I get to go to toy stores and press all of the buttons on the toys and run away. Here are some stocking filler and gift ideas for the little ones in your life:

One Day On Our Planet Book  -  Lamb Steiff Teddy  -  Bubble Maker  -  Boo! Book  -  Butterfly Light  -  Lush Snow Fairy FUN  -  T-Shirt Graffiti  -  Santasaurus Bubble Bar  -  Secret Writing Set  - Butterfly Backpack  -  Pusheen Unicorn  -  Rocket Backpack

I would have loved these gifts as a child, especially the adorable butterfly light (I actually had a light like this growing up but I think it was from Ikea), bubble bars and FUN, teddies and the secret writing set! I know my friend's little ones would love some of these gifts! There are so many gifts out their for children but I think any of these would be great - prices range from £6 to £20. This is a sponsored post.

What do you think of these gift ideas? What will yo be buying the little ones in your life? 

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Christmas Party Wish List

Christmas party season is almost here and with it comes the horror of trying to find an outfit that is suitably festive, formal or party appropriate during the chaos of shopping centres at this time of the year. During the party season and also New Year, I'm always late while pretty much all of my wardrobe is on the floor and still have nothing to wear! However this year I'm trying to be as organised as I am with my christmas present shopping (it's pretty much all done), here are some party outfit ideas featuring Daniel Footwear and Dezzal.

Lace Skater Dress  -  Bodycon Dress with Lace Skirt  -  Lace Shift Dress  -  Patent Stud Heels  -  Suede Pointed Heels  -  Velvet Platform Sandals 

I'm all for simple, minimal dresses and all three of these are gorgeous and perfect for the upcoming christmas and new year parties. I love lace detailing, it makes any dress instantly more party ready without being too formal or overstated. I've picked three pairs of heels to correspond with each dress; I think the pretty studded heels will be perfect with the yellow lace dress. A little black dress and black suede heels are a classic and timeless combination! This is a sponsored post.

What do you think of the dresses and heels I've featured? Have you bought anything from Daniel Footwear?

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90's Nostalgia

Today's post is a little different because it's all about 90s nostalgia and that's one of my favourite things to read about because…all the feels!  90s food was quite, unusual, especially school dinners, turkey twizlers and of course sweets/candy.  I had to have four temporary fillings as a child so obviously I loved sweets! Here are some of my favourites:

Rainbow Drops/Rainbow Dust

Rainbow drops were a relatively constant item in my school lunch box, they not only look cute but they were sweet and moreish. I don't actually know what they are made from (oops!) but they were so good. Also rainbow dust in the small tubes were a school disco stable, along with candy watches and necklaces!

Haribo

Sadly as I'm a vegetarian I cannot now eat Haribo because they contain gelatine but during primary school and high school I loved them! I always had a mini pack of Haribo in my bag and my favourites were definitely the sour cherries.  The equivalent that I have as a treat now are the Marks & Spencer veggie sweets, particularly the Colin the caterpillar sour sweets.

Flumps

Again another sweet that I can't eat now because I'm vegetarian, why do so many sweets I love have to contain animal gelatine? I used to love the twisted pastel rainbow flump marshmallow -  who didn't! I want one now!

Bubble Gum

Hubba Bubba chewing gum/bubblegum was one of my favourites at school because of the sweet, liquid centre and the sugary berry flavours as well as the chewing gum in a roll, I can't remember what it was called now but it was a rare treat after school.

There are so many sweets from the 90's and 00's that I could mention but I thought I should limit it to only four otherwise we would be here all day! However I did love skittles, sour sweets of any kind, Parma Violets, Drumstick lollies, Wonka chocolate and so many more! This is a sponsored post.

Did you eat any of these as a child? What nostalgic food/sweets did you loved?

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*Rosacea Awareness

Today's post is about a topic that I'm interested in and concerned with as, while I don't have rosacea, I do have a skin condition and I think it would be great for more people know know about skin conditions as sometimes they can be misdiagnosed or go untreated. When my eczema first started about eight years ago, I thought it was rosacea at the time as sometimes my eczema can look a little like rosacea but I've been diagnosed with eczema which I get on my face, eyes and hands. 

I know how awful it can be to have a long term skin condition, especially during the teenage years when appearance seems to be everything. I've already published a post about my experience of eczema including some of the products and tips that helped me. One of the main things that I have found really difficult in my eczema experience is trying to find the right treatment, I've tried so many steroid and non-steroid creams as well as allergy tablets and dietary changes to try to find a combination or treatment that helps and it can be a frustrating and depressing process; however finding the right treatment is essential. 

For rosacea, there are numerous treatment options as there are with eczema so it also might take a while to find a treatment that suits but one of the most popular and effective rosacea treatment options is IPL (intense pulsed light) and the Pulse Light Clinic has fifteen years of experience with rosacea treatments. IPL works be emitting light waves that target and damage the affected areas which triggers the body's natural response to repair the damaged areas resulting in new and clearer skin cells to replace the damaged cells. 

The before and after photos look amazing and they have a short video showing the rosacea treatments at the Pulse Light Clinic in London. I've read that IPL can be used to treat eczema as well so I will definitely be looking into IPL now as even though I can mostly keep it at bay with non-steroid creams, it still flares up and a more effective treatment would be fantastic. You can contact the Pulse Light Clinic to book in a free consultation and patch-test.

Again, if you have a skin condition or think you do, make sure you research and looking into various treatments and also speak to your GP about it. I've had to go back to my GP so many times to look into other treatment options for my eczema but it's worth persevering to find the right treatment! This is a sponsored post.

Do you have eczema or rosacea? Have you tried IPL? 

*collaborative post

please always do your own research before considering any kind of treatment anywhere or lifestyle change 

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*Travel Wish List ft. Citizen M

Original images from are Google

Since booking our family holiday to Norway next year, I've been searching for holidays constantly as well as searching through Pinterest at some of the main cities and countries I'd love to visit *the list is quite long*. Here are the top five cities and countries I'd love to visit! This is a collaborative post with Citizen M.

New York

I would love to visit quite a few cities and states in America such as California, San Francisco, Alaska and obviously New York. The Big Apple has been on my wish list the longest as I've wanted to go since college - my friends and I spent our college lunch breaks planning our 21st birthday trip to New York until you know, money got in the way! Citizen M hotels always look amazing, I've seen a few bloggers stay in their hotels and there is a Citizen M hotel in Time Square *yes please*.

Iceland

Last year Iceland seemed to be the blogger country of choice and it really didn't help my wanderlust. Iceland looks like one of the most picturesque countries ever with beautiful cities, glaciers, fjords, lagoons, geysers, a volcano and the stunning Hallgrimskirkja cathedral as well as whale watching, the northern lights, lava fields and hot springs - can you tell I really want to visit Iceland?!

Paris 

I have actually kind of visited Paris already...well, Disneyland Paris back in the 90's but I'd love to visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Notre-Dame cathedral. Also, I'd love to go shopping (they have a Sephora in Paris!) and I'd be able to eat ALL the macarons! Citizen M also have hotel at the Charles de Gaulle airport.

London

This summer we booked a trip to the Harry Potter Studios with a day in London; however after a horrendous 8 hour coach journey in 32 degree heat, we only ended up with 90 minutes in London so I'd obviously love to go back! I've been a couple of times as a teenager, one with my choir to sing at the Royal Albert Hall for the Youth Proms. I'd love to visit Buckingham Palace, the massive Lush store on Oxford Street *obviously*, the Natural History Museum, Saint Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London - Citizen M actually have a hotel close to the Tower of London so I'm definitely going to be keeping it in mind when we eventually go back to London!

Norway 

Last but not least, Norway! Luckily we are going to be visiting Norway as a part of a P&O cruise next summer and I cannot wait to see all of the amazingly beautiful fjords and Bergen which looks like a gorgeous and picturesque city! Sadly we are going in the summer so we probably won't see the Northern Lights but that just means I'll have to visit again although to be honest I probably won't want to ever leave the first time!

Have you visited any of these cities? Have you stayed in a Citizen M hotel? Where do you want to visit next? 

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*Aquascutum Luxe Wish List

My wish lists for autumnal clothing, accessories, bags and coziness is growing by the day! I have so far mostly refrained from buying everything *mainly because I want to buy a new camera which is almost £600* but I have treated myself to a few new books and I've been lucky enough to be sent some lovely new autumnal clothing - posts coming soon. Today's post is a wish list featuring the brand Aquascutum which is a luxury British clothing brand which began as Mayfair tailors in 1851. Their iconic trench coat was used by soldiers during the first and second world wars!

Mika Wool Cardigan  -  Nova Scarf  -  Club Check Cosmetics Case  -  Bewryn Club Check Scarf  -  Tilsbury Trench Coat

My wish list features one of their gorgeous trench coats which definitely still has an almost utilitarian, military design but much more chic. Annoyingly the gorgeous navy bag doesn't seem to be on the website anymore, or maybe I just can't find it, the website definitely isn't the best! I adore the club check print, it's so autumnal and classic. This is a collaborative post.

Have you bought anything from Aquascutum? What do you think of the items in my wish list?

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Jacamo Mens Gift Guide

Yes, it hasn't been Halloween just yet and I'm already talking about the C word...Christmas! I do love Christmas but I think the build up to Christmas is actually more magical and exciting than Christmas Day itself, is it just me who thinks like this? Anyway, I like to build up to Christmas early, particularly on my blog because for those like me who buy gifts and wrap presents REALLY early, it's good to have gift ideas a couple of months before the Christmas shopping rush!

Out of all of the family and friends I buy presents for, my dad is the worst! He doesn't like chocolate, football or sport in general, he doesn't read that much and he is frustratingly picky when it comes to clothing but I bought him a couple of formal work shirts and more casual shirts from Jacamo last year and he loved them!

Jacamo Stripe Polo  -  Burberry Aftershave Offer/Set  -  Bewley & Ritch Lambert Shirt  -  Black Label Shirt  -  Original Penguin Socks  -  Williams & Brown Tie  -  Jacamo Cargo Pants

This is a sponsored post but as I've already given my dad some items from here and he loves them, I would be already recommend them to you anyway. Jacamo has such a wide range of clothing, accessories and sportswear for such a wide age range, size range and styles; additionally they have a small range of aftershaves and gift sets too. I actually bought my dad the two blue shirts above, or two very similar ones, last year and he wears them so much for work so I'm definitely getting more this year. Also the aftershaves in this post are on offer - if you buy the Burberry Weekend aftershave, you will get the Burberry London aftershave for free! Also it's coming up to Black Friday so stay tuned!

Have you bought anything from Jacamo? What will you be buying your male friends and family this Christmas? 

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Autumnal Homeware Mood Board

When the seasons change, I always want to buy a range of gorgeous new clothing, accessories and homeware and this season I'm drawn to copper, greys, peaches and natural tones and textures - well, I love copper/rose gold all of the time, I am a blogger after all! I'm always drawn to more unusual homeware, here's my autumnal homeware mood board and wish list:

Pom Pom Stripe Throw  -  Woodwick Cedar Candle  -  Cattelan Italia Carioca Table  -  Astronaut Vase  -  East of East Smoke & Musk Candle  -  Grey Stool  -  Acorn Trinket Pot 

I love the vase but sadly it's out of stock until November! I also love the candles, I adore candles during the colder months (obviously I'm obsessed with hygge at the moment and candles are very important to the feeling of hygge). I also love the unique dining table from FishPools and as well are looking for a new one, I'll definitely keep this one in mind as it's just gorgeous.

Images from Pinterest

I'm also obsessed with scrolling through Pinterest at rose gold, blush and natural/plant inspired homeware, decor and styles. If you are looking for any kind of inspiration then definitely head to Pinterest, although it will be difficult to stop scrolling! This is a sponsored post but all thoughts/opinions are my own.

What do you think of my mood board and wish list items? What shades are you loving for the autumnal months? 

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*New York Inspired Mood Board

Wanderlust is in full force right now, I just want to travel! The top cities and countries on my list are Norway (luckily I'm going there next summer), Iceland and America. I'd love to visit quite a few places in America such as California, New England, Oregon and of course, New York. So many bloggers seem to have been going to New York this month and it's making me want to visit the big apple even more! This post is a collaboration with Thomson.

New York seems to be such a vibrant, modern, exciting and interesting city to visit. As I'm definitely not into beach holidays, modern, exciting and interesting cities to visit are perfect for me as I love to visit the main sights of the places I visit and there are SO many sights to see in New York such as Time Square, The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, 9/11 memorial and more (obvs, I'd also LOVE to visit Sephora too). I think I'd especially love to visit in the autumn months as I think the gorgeous autumnal hues in Central Park would be gorgeous, yes, I'm thinking about blog photos...#BloggerProblems

New York fashion week was this month which again made me want to visit even more; however I wasn't as interested in the shows as the street style! Everyone in New York seems to be so chic and put together while being effortless and modern. I have a few examples in my mood board above of the gorgeous street style looks from around New York fashion week. Longline masculine style coats seem to be prevalent which I'm all for as well as chic, simple accessories and outfits on the whole and gorgeous ankle boots.

What do you think of my New York mood board? Have you visited New York? Where do you want to travel to next? 

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Pyjama Wish List ft. Simply Be

Let's be honest, the autumn and winter season is basically pyjama season! If it was acceptable to live in pyjamas all of the time then I would live in pyjamas all of the time. I just love to be cozy, comfy and snuggly especially when the weather starts to get chilly. This is a sponsored post.

I usually buy my pyjamas from Primark because come on Harry Potter pyjamas are amazing but I want to get some more fancy, high quality pyjamas. I have been browsing through a few sites and I've found some amazingly cute and cozy looking womens pyjamas from Simply Be.

Pretty Secrets Fluffy Set  -  Grey Lounge Onesie  -  Pink Supersoft Robe (SALE)  -  Star Gazing Pyjamas  -  Star PJ Set

Can you tell I love stars...three of these sets have stars on them and I need them all! My favourite set is the star gazing set! All of the pyjama sets looks so cute, cozy and simple which I'm all for. They have such a wide range of sets and individual pyjamas bottoms/tops to choose from and there are quite a few on sale too.

What do you think of these pyjamas? Where do you get your PJs from?

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*Bidvine Quotes

Images from Pinterest

Today's post is a little different but I think it could be helpful to my British followers. It's all about Bidvine which is a website where you can get quick quotes for various services such as decorating, domestic services, music lessons, personal training, jewellery repair, accounting and so much more, including photography which is what I'm going to focus on.

The website is really quick and easy to use, you just search for the services you want (we will definitely be looking for gardening services via Bidvine soon!) and enter your postcode to get quotes from companies and individuals in your area. There are so many services that you can search for, there are some I never even thought of to search for. The website has been featured on the BBC, The Independent and The Evening Standard.

I've been looking at quotes for photography services in Manchester, as a blogger it's something I really want to get into because to be honest as much as I love my dad, his photography skills aren't the very best (sorry dad!) so I'd love to be able to have higher quality OOTD photos - as soon as I get the confidence to have my outfit photos taken in public! I'm getting there!

There are lots of photographer options to choose from including pet photography, family photos, wedding and baby photography services. The process of filling out the options for the quotes is really quick and easy, it only takes a couple of minutes and you can then get the quotes for services in your postcode but it's still quite specific so you probably won't get quotes that aren't suitable. You don't have to create an account, you can sign in via Google Plus or Facebook which is great. I'll definitely be recommending this sites to friends and family. This is a sponsored post.

Have you visited Bidvine? Will you use it to look for services? If you are a blogger, do you use a photographer to take your OOTD/fashion photographs? 

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