March & April Favourites

Floral Boots

Since buying these boots, they have not left my feet. Seriously. I just love them so much. Embroidery has been massive so far this year & I really hope it stays for the Summer, because it's just too damn cute. They are seriously one of the comfiest boots I've owned & only cost £18 in the sale!

Fluffy Birkenstocks

Ok, so I'm thinking you'll either love or hate these! But look at them, they are so fluffy & soft! I picked them up on a recent trip to Primark thinking they'd be perfect for holiday when we are sun bathing around the pool. I've actually been wearing them around the house instead of slippers now it's got a bit warmer & they are just the comfiest pair of shoes eveeeer.

Soap & Glory Body Lotion

If you haven't smelt this, drop everything & get yourself down to Boots. It's just sooooo good. It instantly reminds me of holidays & I can't wait to get back into the sunshine this Summer!

All The Bright Places 

Ok, so I'm reading a book. Have you fallen off your chair yet? Haha! It's rare for me to read as I just 'never find the time'. Yeah, that old chestnut. It's true though. I really struggle to sit down & immerse myself in a book. However, this one has really got me hooked & I find myself racing home to read it each day! 

Chokers

To be fair, I've always loved chokers, but as they've recently come back into fashion, retailers have brought out some beautiful designs. I'm loving this bow tie one from Primark that came in a pack of 3 for £3. So affordable.

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipgloss

Have you ever used a lip-plumping lip gloss before? Neither had I until this one, but I'm seriously addicted to it. Nothing prepares you for the sensation of the lip gloss working its magic on your lips. It feels almost numbing but satisfying at the same time! My lips have never looked as healthy as they do when I apply this gloss! I'm so tempted to pick up a darker shade to add to my collection.

TV

The Only Way Is Essex

I've watched TOWIE since the very beginning, so I get extremely excited when a new series starts. We're almost at the end of this one but I'm seriously loving it as always. 

Riverdale

How addictive is this show? I heard loads of bloggers raving about it on Twitter so thought I'd give it a go & I'm loving it so far. 

One Night With My Ex

Trashy tv at it's best right? This again has been so addictive & actually quite emotional at times.

Orange Is The New Black

So James & I have only just started watching this but seriously, why has nobody ever told me how good this was!? Ok, some people have but we just haven't gotten around to watching it. I'm already so invested in the characters & just want to know what all their back stories are!

Events

At the end of March, Maria celebrated her hen do. I've written a full post if you wanted to have a read here, but we had the most amazing time eating tons of food & dancing the night away to a Michael Buble tribute! I can't believe her wedding is under 5 weeks now! I'm so excited.

Gemma & Ollie welcomed baby Alice into the world & she is absolutely beautiful. She's so tiny & soft. I wish I still had baby skin!

James & I went to see Craig David at the beginning of April & oh my word, that man has still got it. He was absolutely incredible on stage & performed solidly for 2 hours. Tinie Tempah  made a guest appearance as well which was such a surprise.

& finally James & I moved in together! I'm sure you already know this as it's been plastered all over my social media & blog but yay! Definitely a highlight for me & probably the biggest adult thing in my life to date. I'm already so in love with our little flat & can't wait to make some memories there.

How has your month been lovelies?

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Recent Purchases

Chunky Heeled Sandals - BooHoo

Ah, my new favourite shoes! I simply adore these sandals! I picked them up from BooHoo a few weeks back. I sadly didn't get to take them on holiday but I have managed to wear them out a few times before saying goodbye to them till next Spring. They'll be a full post on them soon!

Pug Pillow - Tesco
A pug. With a bow tie. On a pillow. Need I say more? I just had to have it!

One Tree Hill Complete Box Set - Amazon
Ok, hands up who used to watch this? I thought buying the box set was a brilliant idea now James has gone back to uni.. I need something to watch in my spare time!

Vanilla Body Butter - Boots

I took this to Greece with me & now every time I use it now I'm home, it just brings back all the memories of an amazing holiday. Such a gorgeous scent.

Orly Nail Varnishes - TK Max

These Orly nail varnishes have to be my find of the month. The beautiful blue polish is stunning on the nails but I found the glitter top coat quite runny, but in proportion they are both amazing. I think I got them for around £3.99 as opposed to around £10 in TK Max.

Nail Art Pens - Ebay
Such a bargain! I bought these a few weeks ago & have yet to use them but they were between £1-2 from Ebay. Perfect for adding those intricate details to your nail art.

Express Nail Polish Remover - Boots
I'm actually so excited to try this. I wear a lot of glitter top coats on my nails & scrubbing them with nail varnish remover & a cotton pad doesn't exactly do them much good. I bought it in the Boots clearance section & have seriously high hopes for it.

Strawberry & Pomegranate Shower Gel - TK Max

Another Summery scent, but this shower gel doubles up as a bubble bath. The only down side is it doesn't foam up very much, but I'm loving the pump feature. 

Mango & Mandarin Candle - Matalan

Summer is almost over & as we're coming into Autumn, I'm finding it very hard to let go of the sunshine & holiday spirit. This candle is all about the memories. It was around £4 in Matalan, total bargain.
 

Wella Hairspray - Boots

I remember using this hairspray before I went on to L'Oreal a few years ago, but as it was on offer & I needed one for holiday, I picked it up. It's ok, but does set your hair if not sprayed very finely & away from your head.

What have you bought recently? Any bargains? : )

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Barbie Heaven

 

 

 

 

 

How gorgeous are these shoes? I know.. the barbie in me came out to play when I saw these..

 

They were only £6 in the Primark sale, so I just had to have them.

 

They look quite a strange a colour in the first couple of photos, but they are bright pink as you can see in the last two. I wore them out for my birthday meal with the girls on Thursday & they seemed to go down pretty well. ; D

 

How are you all lovelies? I'll put up my birthday post next weeeek!

L For.. Litas?

Hey lovelies, hope you're all well. : )

 

I wanted to show you these shoes I picked up last month. (early Christmas present to myself!) We're all allowed one.. right? ; )



 

 

 

 

Ebay - £22.99

I've wanted these shoes for so long, I couldn't resist snapping them up when I saw them on Ebay. The heel is a lot higher than I originally thought (teaches me to read the measurements properly) but I love them regardless.

 

Did you treat yourself to anything before Christmas?

Studded Pumps

I like to think I'm like most bloggers. If I flick onto a blog, see an outfit post & the blogger is pulling it off in a way I've not seen before, I instantly get it into my head I can do the same. I then continue to stalk the items they are wearing & end up with a wish list longer than my arm. Obviously, being able to pull off every item of clothing I see on other people is ridiculous. No one is the same & I'd like to think I have individual style other than just copying an outfit worn by someone else.

 

In the world of blogging, it is of course impossible not to get caught up in the hype that surrounds different products or campaigns. For example, the Topshop Studded Vectras. I think everyone in the blogging world has a pair of these or at least has them on a wish list. I remember first seeing them a couple of months ago on Becca's Youtube Channel & after that, madness erupted where everyone seemed to have a pair. I have to say, even I was drawn into that hype & after months of resisting, I went in to Topshop, spyed them & tried them on. Honestly? I was disappointed. I've heard people say, they feel like slippers. So comfy & easy to wear they were irresistible. I couldn't have disagreed more. I didn't find them very comfy or felt they would have lasted more than a month of wear. Weird, but I found myself crushed. I'd built these shoes up so much that I knew when I had the money to spend on them, I would have scooped them up without a second thought. Anyway, after this ordeal (lol) I left Topshop & thought no more about them. My studded pump hunt would continue.

 

Last Wednesday I popped into Primark & low & behold, I found myself in the shoe section & I found these! 

 

 

 

I was dreading trying them on & finding they were like the Topshop pair, but no! They were perfect. As well as having jewels on, they also have studs & for only £12, I couldn't resist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you guys think? Do you like the Topshop Vectras? : )

 

* No offence intended to anyone who has the Topshop Vectras! I know lots of you do. They just weren't for me! I'd love to hear your opinion on them. : )



Pink Glitter - You Can Never Have Too Much

Right, this is a marmite post. Fo'sho.

I adore these shoes, some of my friends (& other girls) stare at me like I've gone mad when I wear them. Others just shower them with compliments. I love how everyone has different styles, but don't you hate it when you wear something a little more 'out there' & get the worst evils from girls ever?

Anyway, what do you think? (I totally understand this won't be everyones cup of tea..)

I got them in New Look for £12. (half price in the sale) My friend Elisa picked them up, showed me & I just had to have them. : D

Sarah's fancy dress tonight, I'm so excited! Haven't properly been out since my birthday weekend last month so craving a good giggle with everyone & a hell of a lot of photos. : D Hope you all have a fab weekend! The charity shop buys will be in a post on Monday, I know alot of you wanted to see what I bought. : )

Birthday Shoes!

I can't believe I haven't shown you these gorgeous shoes! (& my birthday was.. like.. 2 weeks ago!?)

I apologise. : )

Sorry about the awful close-ups, my camera refused to focus!

Aren't they beautiful? They were in the Jane Normal sale (available in gold too) for £20 down from £40. Love them so much, even though I have to admit, they did defeat me on my birthday night out. I never ever take my shoes off, especially not in a club, but I had too. My feet were in so much pain I could hardly walk, let alone dance. Still.. I was wearing them from 6pm - 2am. Not bad I have to say, bit I still think I'll be saving them for nights out where I'm not on my feet for 8 hours!

Sailor Shoes

I totally forgot to blog about these flip flops before I went on holiday!

I got them from Primark a couple of months ago, £1 each! I had to get them in the pink & blue,  (being so cheap & pretty) so 2 pairs of shoes for £2! Bargaaain. I love the little boat & anchor attached to the front, only thing I will say is it does sometimes get stuck between your toes & is slightly uncomfortable, but you get used to it. : )

I'm off to meet my girls for lunch in a sec, so sorry this is a short post. I'm going shopping tomorrow, so hopefully they'll be a haul coming up soon. Hope you're all well girls. : )



Update #2

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Evening lovelies. : )

It's only 4 days till I go on holiday now! Eeee! I actually can't contain my excitement. This picture just made me squee, I can't wait to spend long, hot, sunny days laying on the beach. I think I've got all my clothes & stuff sorted, just not packed anything yet. This will only be my second time flying, so I'm quite nervous. Oh & remember, if you want to guest post for me, you only have till tomorrow to send me your posts! E-mail me them to this address: pink.marmite@gmail.com

& I want to say a huge thankyou to Rach, from So, hi, who featured me on her blog a couple of days ago in this post. If you aren't already a follower of hers, go check her out. She's doing a guest post for me while I'm away over the next two weeks too, so make sure you read that one as well.

My boyfriend & I finally made it to the Science Museum on Wednesday & we had such a good day. There was so much random stuff there, it was amazing. (Being the boy he is, he had to race the children to each button & press it while having his face pressed up against the glass to see what was happening by pressing said button). So funny to watch. : )

I'm off out tonight to the pub with my friends. The only part of my outfit I've got sorted is my shoes. My new black wedges are coming out for their first night out! I feel like a parent dropping their kid off at school on the first day! So excited, but scared for them too. If anyone spills a drop of alcohol on them, I will scream. LOUD. : D

Hope you're all well, I know I'm terrible at keeping up with all your blogs at the moment, but I promise I'll go through them all before I go on holiday. Make sure you check out Bethany's giveaway too, she is such an amazing girl & has the most beautiful style. : )

Hope you're having a good week. : )