Valentine's

This may not be your usual Valentine's day post. However, I hope you read on to see just what the day should really be about.

It seems as though Valentine's day has lost its meaning. It is meant to be a day to spend with your loved one, yet it has become so commercialised...in couples they expect to receive gifts as they believe that this is what Valentine's day is all about. Yes it is nice to recieve a gift or gifts, however, I do believe that every one of us should tell our loved ones how we feel each and every day (not just one day a year) and of course show them  how we feel!

This probably seems like an extremely negative post about romance and Valentine's day...it really isn't. Every day is an opportunity to tell people we love them, one day shouldn't be more special than others just so that we may recieve gifts.

So I say make everyday a valentine's day by showing appreciation to loved ones! ♥

Love M x

January Blues!

Well it is coming to the end of January and what a relief! January has to be one of the most depressing months as everyone struggles for money and the winter chill sets in even more. Thus, everyone begins dreaming of summer and the holidays they want to take... In work at the moment we are being asked to think about the time off we want for this years holidays and I just do not have a clue...I keep being reminded that July and August will book up fast (which is true they have), however, I never really think about holidays for then as I am just too fair skinned and can only cope with certain amount of heat. The joys of being a red head!! 

However, the summer months are by favourite by far as I do not have to cover up some of the beautiful clothes I have with coats and jackets (unless it is raining which is the usual for England). I have many fond memories of holidays taken even if I don't cope well with heat and everyone always asks the same question "Have you been on holiday this year?" (usually once I have arrived back). Why yes, yes I have...I just don't tan!

Views like this on holidays are always amazing! I go away to explore and learn about different cultures! I know summer is not everyone's favourite season, but I know that it is for many!

So do not worry, January is almost gone and we are getting closer to the summer months!

What are your plans for the summer? ;)

Love M xx

Wishes and life wants!♥

This post is a little different to my usual... (please bare with me as it will seem abstract and won't make a lot of sense probably).

There are so many things I have been thinking about lately (to do with life). I keep planning for a future that isn't certain... I definitely believe that adult life is scary after being at university, I don't feel that I was ready for the world and just how difficult it would be to start a life. Of course I knew that I would be living at home for a while and a job wouldn't just fall in to my lap. But what I wasn't ready for...I never dreamt that I would be waiting and hoping to get started on finding a home and possibly getting engaged and married (no this isn't happening, just things I keep dreaming about). I just want to build a life with my boyfriend and I am so ready for that!

I constantly look in home stores for inspiration on how I would decorate my home (it doesn't help that I am in the middle of moving house and want to update my bedroom furniture). I keep seeing friends getting engaged or moving in together, and I'm sat here like...whattt I can't even get a full time job and they're getting a house.

I know that there are probably loads of people out there feeling the exact same things. I'm 22 and I still don't feel like an adult because I don't have my own home or what I call a real job.

Is adult life all its cracked up to be? I don't know but I am definitely excited to find out and have new adventures :)

Love M xx

My New Saviour!

Today's blog post is a bit different to normal as it is more towards lifestyle than fashion, beauty or travel!

For Christmas I received a few recipe books (I think people are getting me ready for when I eventually re-move out of my parents!)

So far my favourite has been Ramen, Udon and Beyond as I absolutely love trying the different dishes in Wagamamas. The recipes are actually really simple to follow and so quick to make!    AMAZING.

It is definitely a taste sensation! Now of course unless you live somewhere that you are able to find some of the ingredients...you can always try and get them from Amazon as this has also been suggested to me :)

I would definitely recommend this cookbook for quick, simple and relatively healthy meals :)

Love M x

Tartan Love!

Dress: Boohoo, Belt: Topshop, Necklace: New Look, Boots: River Island

Last night was my works Christmas do! Unfortunately due to working until late at my other job my hair had to stay up for the evening! However, I don't think it was too bad being up :) I am loving the tartan trend at the moment, however, due to being a natural red head I try to steer away from red clothes, thus I opted for blue tartan. I decide to go full out with the punk trend with a blue smokey eye and spike necklace. To gain the effect of the blue smokey eye I used Mua cosmetics smokin palette and their pencil eye liner in blue, on my lashes I used Benefit's They're Real!

I loved the dress from Boohoo as it was a great length and a flattering style!

Hope you guys love Boohoo as much as I do! Great clothes and great service!

Love M xx

Monochrome Magic

Top: Topshop, Jeans: USC, Boots: River Island

So I haven't done an outfit post for a while, main reasons being I am constantly working and in the process of moving. Thus, unfortunately I haven't had much time to dress up in nice clothes worthy of blogging about. I fell in love with this monochrome top from Topshop, I just couldn't help myself when buying it. I don't usually wear tops that are as patterened as this but the monochrome really sold it for me as I also don't have a lot of that. It was raining last night hence the jeans, otherwise I would have paired this top with my trusty black bodycon (can never go wrong with something you know you can always wear). The boots from River Island are just beautiful! These were a definite investment buy as I know I will wear them time and again! I love the detailing on the shoes, it just adds something different to them.

My make up look for the night was an easy choice to make as many of you know I have a little obsession with purple, so I decided to use Mua cosmetics Smokin Palette and create a purple smokey eye, I think it worked quite well. I obviously didn't want a strong lip with such a bold eye, therefore, I chose my limited edition No 7 lipstick in Winter Berry.

Hope you all like it, love xx

Christmas Shopping!

Every year since I have been working in retail I have realised just how many people get stressed trying to find the "perfect" present. Why does it have to be perfect? For children I understand you do need to get the prrfect present, but I have found as I have come in to adulthood that I do not really want anything for Christmas but the goals I have set myself in life (those would be the perfect present, but only I can help myself reach them). Therefore, gifts that make people smile are the ones we should be looking out for :)

This year I have chosen not to stress about buying presents for people :) but finding something to make them smile (now that should be easy, it is Christmas after all!) My theory for buying presents is if I think someone will laugh at it or it makes me instantly think of one person well that year this is their gift :) it might not be the best plan, but hopefully it will be the happiest!

Love xx