Call Me: Retro Pop Phone Giveaway

Hi everyone, I have a little treat today. You all know how much I love all things retro and vintage, so courtesy of Three UK I'm giving away one of my favourite things, a Native Union Pop Phone in red. These rather fabulous handsets just plug into your phone and allow you to talk while on the move, much like a mobile phone, only much cuter.

I became aware of them when I saw them being carried around Hollywood by the celebs, I thought it was retro fabulous, although I'm pretty sure you don't have to wrap it around your neck like Orlando Bloom.

So would you like to win, of course you would, what's not to like? You can relive your favourite teenage memories winding and rewinding the phone cord around your fingers as you talk to your friends.

The giveaway is open worldwide through Rafflecopter, I'll notify the winner when the competition is over. Thank you to Three UK for providing the Pop Phone.
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Much Love and good luck

Sunshine Through My Window: Spring Products And Sunglasses

Hello lovelies, it's a super short post from me today just to say hello. It's so busy with me at the minute, we're moving house, I'm trying to scale back everything, declutter and pack. It is so difficult! I didn't realise how much stuff we had. I am clearing out most of my wardrobe, I have so many things I've picked up from vintage stores or just things I haven't worn. I have to get rid of a lot! Bags, shoes, dresses, coats I am having a cull!

The charity shop will be pleased to see me with my many, many bags. I might pop a few limited editions or the nicer vintage pieces on the blog if anyone wanted a nosy.

So the sunshine came out and it gave me a chance to wear these sunglasses that I picked up last week from Primark, they're dark green and cost only £1 which by my reckoning is pretty ace if you're anything like me and break your sunglasses constantly.

Here's a brand new cream from Clarins that my mum picked up for me when she was in buying her usual Clarins products. She bought it as it is for radiance and glow, two things I'm completely obsessed with. Expect a review of this on the blog soon, I've only tried it today and it is gorgeous, it smells amazing and is non shine. Just divine.

I had to show you all this, how I blog, with my pug shadow stuck to my side, do you like her bow collar?

I had promised forever and ever ago to put a 'natural' photo of my riotous curls up and I realised I hadn't done it. Here's a little peek at them when I let them dry without straightening.

Finally, since I've been a bit of a gym bunny recently, my trainer Barry (I know right, me having a trainer) anyway Barry said I should up my Omega 3. So I've started taking these, as apparently they are the best. I will review them when I've been taking them for about three weeks. So if you're after an omega supplement do check back to see what I think of them.

So that's my mini post. How are you guys finding the sunshine, is it sunny with you?

Much Love

Summer Lovin' : I Address The Issue Of Swimsuits

Is anyone ever happy when it's swimsuit weather? Magazines blaring from news-stands filled with diets for bikini bodies, telling you what you should look like and what you shouldn't. Most of us would fall into that shouldn't category if we listened to what they told us. I don't think that's fair though, a good swimsuit can do absolute wonders. In fact I recently had a conversation on twitter with someone who used to love swimming but hadn't been in a long time and more to the point didn't want to go because they feared getting into a swimsuit in public. That's just no fun, I was in a similar position myself when I started swimming again but I went and bought myself a suit I loved and it helped immeasurably. Ok I didn't want to walk down the street in it but it held me in and pushed me up and I felt dare I say it, sexy!

A good swimsuit will do wonders, if you're like me and you have a slightly bigger bust and don't want to go floating out mid breast stroke (ahem) have a peek at my picks from Panache Swimwear.

A rather nice little tank that I'm buying with a plunge and some detailing, goes up to a G, hurrah! I like it because I can pull the tank down so it looks like a swimsuit or slide it up if I'm feeling a bit more daring.

I love this, awesome support and a bit of a push up. I love me some stripes.

Tips

My advice is go and try on some swimsuits and bikinis, even if you're ordering them and trying them on at home you HAVE to try on a few different types.

Bikinis are not the same as underwear, there's a different fit, a different fabric and you will usually be surprised at how darned good you look.

Swimsuits, tankinis, bikinis try them all on see what you feel the most fabulous in. Wear them around your house and enjoy how very liberating it is.

Jump up and down, bend over and shake vigorously. Do you fall out? Consider not buying that one for proper swimming.

Oh and one final thing, if you're still hedging on the sidelines panicking about what other people will think, STOP, it doesn't matter what other people think, it only matters what you think and if you're enjoying yourself swimming then that's the most important thing. Also, usually they're  focused on worrying about other people's opinions on them, it's a enormous waste of time and energy. Get out there, enjoy yourself and your body and rock your swimsuit.

You got this!

Much Love

These Boots Are Made For Walkin' : Festival Chic Part 2

In my last post I was talking about bags that are really outdoors friendly but are also chic. I know a lot of you had tweeted me with your picks of your favourite outdoors bags, most of them were cross body, very practical. I was glad that so many of you went to explore some of the speciality outdoors shops to get yourself kitted out for festival mud and rain. As you found the bags post I did helpful, I thought I would do a post on my favourite picks of the outdoors boots. These bad boys will stand up to all sorts!


First of all I started with the tried and tested favourites, the hard wearing wellies from Hunter. For those who want simple practical style, go for the black with the red trims.

For those who want something a little more bright, get them in pink.

If you fancy something a little bit different from the usual wellies, why not branch into some very steampunk-esque country boots which in my opinon you could get away with over your skinny jeans in the winter.

Picture these with your denim cut-offs and knee socks, wading through puddles and mud. Great alternative to the welly.

I like these, much more durable than they look, waterproof and tough. You can wear these after your festival as well.

I'm a little bit besotted with these Dubarry Boots, I love the idea of them with grey over the knee socks and a little skirt or some shorts, a little tan cross body satchel bag and an excellent attitude.

That's my pick of boots for your summer festivals, think outside the usual wellies and make your festival look your own.

What is your festival uniform? Are you a welly girl or could you be persuaded to try some outdoors boots this year?

Much Love As Always

A Very Big House In The Country: Accessory Festival Chic

It's nearly summer and festival time is upon us. I keep seeing all these Festival posts about what to wear to festivals, from Hunter Wellies to Barbour Jackets. It's possible to be outside and be chic however difficult that sounds. There's some fabulous accessories that can make your outdoor look really hot, just because you're in the mud doesn't mean you have to be a mess! Here's a look at my favourite bags, they're practical, weather tolerant and sexy!

Gorgeous tartan style tote from Barbour, sling it over your arm, match it to your wellies.

I love this, really chic little saddlebag, very practical and gorgeous, I think it's my favourite.

I love the utility nature of this, satchel meets sporting bag, perfect for a wet festival, room for water and snacks.

Lovers of texture will like this, a little mini beaufort, across body waterproof bag. Very handy to just sling over your shoulder.

This is one of my favourites, I love the tweed, it's very country house chic and would look amazing styled with wellies and a little tweed hat, long hair and shorts. Just gorgeous!

So that's my pick of some outdoors bags perfect for festival goers who want to stay practical but chic.

What are your festival must haves?

Much Love

Candy Dreams: Yankee Pop Make My Candy Dreams A Reality

I love American Candy, actually I love any candy but the chance to explore foreign candy is something that I can't resist. The lovely folks from Yankee Pop asked me if I'd like to review their fabulous store and I of course said yes.

When I buy American candy I'm a little bit put off by the price as it is always astronomically expensive in the UK but I was really pleased that Yankee Pop do fabulous deals on theirs, it is much cheaper than any others I've shopped from

I tried out Nerds and Bottlecaps first, oh and also the Nerds Rope. I have to say I loved the Bottlecaps, they're soda flavoured sweets, grape, orange, root beer, cola. Very tasty. I remembered Nerds from when they were available here. Yum.

Oh the chocolate, Milk Duds, classic American candy, Snickers Almond and Take 5. I'd never tried a Take 5 before and let me tell you right now it was bloody lovely. Pretzels, peanuts, caramel, peanut butter. So yummy.

This was a yummy concoction! I will absolutely be buying this again!

So yummy guys, they have a huge range of things and I will be back to buy more from them as I have felt the need to have more Take 5's in my life!

So Good.

What's your favourite candy?

Much Love

What's In My Drawers: Have A Peek Inside My Make Up Storage

Let's talk make up storage. I have a lot of make up and I was at a loss as to how to store it. This post has been coming for a long time I actually bought my Ikea Helmer about six months ago. The Ikea Helmer is perfect for make up storage, it's a little filing cabinet on wheels but you can buy drawer inserts for it and it is completely fab.

This is my base drawer, it's a bit out of date now, it has my favourites. My Sisley Black Rose Mask, my Clarins, Benefit Porefessional, MAC. I like to keep my foundation light, you guys know it's all about skin preparation.

I love my blush/bronzer/illuminator drawer, lots of Benefit, Dainty Doll, Soap and Glory and The Balm.

My eyeshadow drawer, I'm all about the eyes so this is a pretty big drawer. I've also cut down a lot and given lots of things away. There's lots of The Balm, Too Faced, Inglot, NYC, Dainty Doll, Benefit.

The Mascara and Liner drawer, I have the new Kat von D tattoo liner in there, Urban Decay, Benefit, The Balm, that's a Bobbi Brown gel liner you see in there too. And lots of liner brushes! Very important!

Lips and Lashes! Very important. I have all of my favourite falsies and my lash extensions. Also I have my Philosophy Daiquiri gloss and lots and lots of lipstick, from MAC to my cult status Too Faced Extreme Lip Injection gloss.

My hair drawer! This is where my palettes go, but also where my hair extensions live. These ones in burgundy come from Buy Hair This is one has no drawer insert so it's perfect for oversize products. 

How do you store your make up? 

Much Love

App Happy- My Favourite Beauty Apps For Smartphones

I'm obsessed with my iPhone it pretty much runs my life, tells me the weather, helps me talk to all my friends, networks, updates. I can't cope without it. So I'm always on the lookout for new apps and new ways in which they can help me. The lovely folks at www.dialaphone.co.uk asked me all about it so I want to share the ones I love.

Today I thought I'd share my two most recent favourites which are both free, maybe you guys and fellow beauty addicts will like them too!

First up Good Guide

Good Guide allows you to either barcode scan a product or search for any product that you're using to find out its rating.

You'll get a list of  products and their rating, they're even colour coded.

When you click into a product it'll give you a breakdown of it. Its health impact, impact on society and impact on the environment. It's great for people who are conscious of carcinogens, or those who are interested in the ethical stamp of brands. I like to search for the products I use every day on it, to find out how good they are, and if they aren't then swap them for another product.

It's definitely one for the beauty addict.

Second Up O.P.I

Another favourite is a free app by O.P.I you know it's going to be good. Want to try on nail colours to see how they sit with your skin tone before buying them? No problem! You get access to their whole range, so you can get loads of inspiration.

Then try them on and see how they work with your skin tone. You can adjust the skin tone to suit your colouring.

So what do you think, what are your favourite beauty apps? Can any of you recommend some brilliant ones for me?

Much Love