Suppose we are about a third of the way into the month now so its a bit late to say im looking forward to it i guess. Its the time of year when you start to have those lovely crisp mornings that turn out really sunny. So i really need to start buying some more woolies! Primark seems to be my best bet at the moment since ive seen a few people sporting hats and gloves from there although the one in Huddersfield just isnt that good.
I managed to make it through the weekend in one piece but it was hard work and i ache all over from it. No pain no gain i guess. My hips and shoulders are bruised and dont make the most attractive sight.


Ive been looking around for bargains at the moment since i dont have a lot of money, and im saving up to make my boyfriends birthday special. So after finishing my first aid course today i went into town before going home. Two charity shops, a vintage store, topshop and primark later i came out with these.

 Mittens, 3 rings and a cardigan. All for £13. I love the colours in this cardi, especially the red! Will have to wear it with blacks i think. Anyone got any other ideas of how to wear it? I also just realised that i was going to do my pick of the week today, but what with having this post im going to save it unitl tomorrow, hope nobody minds.

Duke Of Edinburgh

I MUST BE CRAZY! I have signed up to do the DoE award this year and our first camp is this weekend. This one is only for one night but the real thing is 3 nights and 4 days walking. I have never camped before in my life so this will be an experience. We have to carry a 65ltr back pack and be completely self sufficient - which means no shopping! It has meant that my mum spent a ridiculous amount of money on buying me things so i would be comfortable and safe.

This is my generally oversized back pack for the next two days. Apologies for the bad picutre quality but the lighting is really bad at this time. More than likely i wont blog over the next two days but ill get something up on monday. My boyfriend has said that he'd take pictures for an outfit post which could be quite helpful seeing as self timer just wasnt working for me. If the weather picks up a bit we may be able able to get some snaps outside before it sets in for the rest of the year no doubt.


Hope everyone is well. Welcome to the two new followers aswell! You make me all excited. Thank you.

Feature

Think im going to start doing a pick of the week. Add something slightly more regular to my blog until i get round to doing some outfit posts, which will happen! I will choose one item (although i doubt ill be able to stick to just one item most weeks) that has caught my eye whilst ive been online shopping, or just shopping for that matter. They wont always be extravegant pieces since that isnt particularly my style but sometimes something a bit different gets my attention. Since its now a tuesday night i'll do it on a tuesday. Seems reasonable. So this week is plain and simple but so gorgeous.

The beauties are from zara and i think they will go with just about anything. Velvet is a material that is starting to come back in. Dont think i will be brave enough to wear it in some of my key pieces yet so i think ill start on the shoes.


In other parts of my life i am wuite looking forward to the opening of the pool and fitness complex only 2 minutes from where i live! Then i will have no excuse to do a bit more exercise. I will probably get a membership and go along to a few of the classes with mates after college. Can also use the gym and pool as often as i like then, a little luxury.

one month on.

Okay so i've had kittens now for just over a month. They are 3 months old and they are the most adorable things ever! They are still pretty small and wont be fully grown till at least february. Ive taken hundreds of picutres since we got them and so they kind of tell a little story. Ive picked a few out to share with you for this post. I apologise in advance for the not so great quality, they arent the easiest thing to photograph!

When we first got them i took pictures of them doing just about anything. After that i would get my camera out at certain events - like their first time outside. I think i was more nervous than they were! And when Dylan sat and watched the tv whilst my brother played on the wii. And when i came upstairs to find zebedee, the fully black kitten, in our lights washing bag. Its those moments where i need to take a picture. Hope everyone has had a good weekend.



College bag

A little look into my bag which i carried around college today - exception being i carry my folder separately - but we can pretend i didnt.



My College Bag 1/10/10

I am missing my phone out of this photo! ooops.

1. College diary/ lined paper/ file- 2. Mirror- 3. Pencil Case- 4. Nail file- 5. 'Extra Super Lash' mascara- 6. Rimmel nail varnish- 7. Lip balm- 8. Bus pass- 9. Purse- 10. Ipod and headphones- 11. No7 powder- 12. Keys.

Each thing i guess has something behind it. Number one are the things that are essential for me to actually do well at college, the kind of must haves in a lesson. I quite like having a bright red folder so even a duller outfit gets brightened up. Got my mirror (2) in one of those sets that you get from at least one friend for a birthday or Christmas every year! Although this one has come in quite useful - it has some lovely little images on the casing too. Got my pencil case (3) as a present in 2009. I think it is adorable and would love to be able to make one like that myself one day.. I then have a series of smaller necessities (4-7). I really like the mascara i use at the moment. I mean i have fairly long lashes to start with but this enhances them without going into clumps. This lip balm is also great! Bought in Italy when out on a ski trip with a friend and we each bought one. They are pocket size and have a great softening effect immediately - plus they smell delicious. Number 8 is how we get around in West Yorkshire. We have like a 'half fare pass' and them i buy a monthly pass which gets me on as many buses as i want in a month. Not bad eyyy? My purse (9) was a charity shop find. Some of the styles that were in the shops weren't dissimilar to this. And although i wouldn't have usually picked this colour out it was a bargain at £2.50. I dont think i could live without my music! (10) But recently i had some problems since my ipod wouldn't work, and then i lost my headphones. The ones in the photos are just temps, new ones are on their way from good old Amazon. I carry eleven for some touch ups around college. Im not the biggest make up person but this has lasyed me a while and looks good. Fianlly number 12. My keys. They get me into my house at the end of the day. I also have one with a pretty pattern on which my mum let me have done when i first got my keys.

And thats a look into my college bag today. Minus my phone cause i forgot that was in my pocket. What do you take to school/college?