Ebay Wishlist ♥

Hello! I always find myself rooting through Ebay like a virtual car boot sale, put a hundred, million things in my watch list and never buy them. Anyone do the same? So I thought I'd compile my gatherings on here, so I can keep them where I can see them and you can see them too, and let me know what you think!

I'm going to split them into clothes and accessories, and make uppy bits. Here are the clothes first, underneath I shall put links to each one so you can check prices and things if you are interested.

Star Lobe Cuff Studs | Coral Vintage Ring | Khaki Slouch Top

Nude Studded Loafers | Coloured Skull Bracelet | Tan Chelsea Boots

I love love LOVE all these items, especially the boots, they are a bargain!

34 Make Up Brushes | False Lashes | 28 Blusher Palette

Duo Lash Adhesive | Nail Gem Wheel | Bioderma Make Up Remover

Yes I still haven't got myself a bottle of Bioderma. I'd rather go to Paris and get it than buy it off Ebay for a little break! So until then, I'll keep wishing! All of the items are a good bargain and are high up in my wishlist.

Little bit of a different post, hope you liked it. Something pretty to look at anyway!

Ciao for now XxX

A wedding you say? ♥

Hello Strangers! I hope everybody is spiffingly well. Putting the title of this blog to one side for a minute, I shall firstly persevere with our little weekend trip to the lake district! Please be aware this post is going to be picture heavy!

We had a great weekend and couldn't have been luckier with the weather! We went to the same lovely hotel we went to before, and it was gorgeous. On Ed's birthday, we did some shopping around Kendal, and had plenty of grub (diet oh-so-slightly out of the window this weekend). I did manage to kind of be good, but we were celebrating so I had the first alcoholic drink, and chocolate in a month. Must admit my date with the scales didn't go too well after that.

We got looking around a few charity shops, because you never know what you might find, and being thrifty can save you money, and land you some unique items! Ed wanted some whiskey glasses for his office, and I just wanted to see what bits and bobs were about. Here is what we came out with!

Just a view from a side street pub we sat at! So cute!

I had seen glasses very similar to these at an arts and crafts village near to us, and they retailed at around £17.00 each. I really liked them because they are so different and hand blown and painted, but for that price I would be frightened to use them! So in one charity shop, I was having a good root around, and these little beauties caught my eye! They were in a locked cabinet under the sales desk and they were just like what I had looked at previously, but ALL FOUR for  £12.00! They still had a sticker on that said hand blown, so I doubt they had ever been used! SOLD to me! I just soak them in a bowl of hot water and fairy liquid, and they will be just as new!

Then we were on the hunt for Eds whiskey glasses and decanter. In two separate shops, we firstly found the decanter. It has a slight crack in the top but nothing you would notice, and that was £4.99. It has a lovely crystal detail and perfect for what he needs. Who knows what he might have paid from a shop. We then went into another, and saw the set of glasses.

The glasses were in the same shop as these lovely vintage scent bottles, but the glasses were £5.00 for all six, and the bottles were £12.00 for four. So we asked if we could have the lot for £15.00 and kindly the shop assistant agreed! Bargain! It pays to barter a little, but not too cheekily! The vintage scent bottles are so different and unique! I have never seen anything like it, and they will look great on my dressing table after a soak!

Then I found these beauties. I love looking for vintage earrings in charity shops, you can get some really interesting pieces. These pair of earrings are so different, I have never seen anything like it and the detail on them is so unique! Great catch for me, especially at £1.50!!

I also popped into Superdrug and managed to get two of the new Maybelline colour tattoos. They are really great, the staying power of the cream eyeshadows are brilliant. I had a gold swatch on my hand, I went swimming, and in the shower and it was still there! So you have to scrub if you want it off, or some really good make up remover. Great staying power!

Onto the exciting bit then....As you may or may not know, Ed and I have been engaged 8 months now, and haven't really discussed much of the wedding. HOWEVER after having going to the lake district twice and loving it so much we have decided to get the ball rolling! We are actually booking the date! We are going to go for the Friday 25th of April 2014. We would have had the 18th, but that date is that years good Friday, so it is bound to be more expensive then. We have two years to do it all, so that gives me time to lose weight, save up, and tailor it to how we want. We are pretty much keeping it to family, as you do have to draw the line somewhere, and with it being two and a half hours away, not many people will come just for the night do.

I am beyond excited! Even though it's ages away, I am sure it will come round pretty quick!

 This is the lovely hotel!!

This is the little pagoda that we want to get married in, fingers crossed for the weather!

Here we are at the hotel, love it!

So stay tuned to see my gradual wedding plans, and if you want to see some of my wedding ideas, add me on Pinterest. CLICK ME

Woooohooo!

Ciao for now! xXx

Last Day of Holiday ♥

Unfortunately my holiday from work ends today. I am back tomorrow at 2.45pm, and fully dreading it! At least I'm counting down the days now until I leave and then it's all over, with a new start. I'm feeling a bit all over the place which I guess is expected with such a big change, but it seems to be taking effect on my diet too. I haven't been very strict with myself over the last few days. We went to one of our favourite restaurants yesterday, which is Don Paco's in streetly. It's actually been renamed 'Da Gino's' I think. Here's the link if you like italian and are ever around Birmingham: Da Gino's We really like it there, the food has never faulted and the staff are genuine italian's and always happy to help. Certainly recommended. However, not recommended for when you are trying to diet, because the puddings are just yummy!

Today it began well, I had the usual banana for brekkie, and then I had poached eggs on wholemeal toast.

I have NEVER poached eggs before, so I don't know if it was beginners luck or what but they were pretty perfecto! I am shamed to say I used the Masterchef cookbook I have, and my mom told me how to do it too! Terrible, but at least I know how to get a runny yolk now woohoo! I think it is time for me to g back to work now, I'm getting far too excited about the smallest things!

I made a few more pairs of earrings today. I have decided that I'm only going to make one exact pair of each design, so that they are exclusive. I really want to keep them all but that's not good! The two pairs I made yesterday are on Ebay now, take a look if you like, and remember they are exclusive! These will be up soon.

Probably won't get chance to blog tomorrow with going back to work, because I don't finish until 11pm =( .

By the way, I've had 100 page views! So thanks to those who are reading this, if you have stayed with me this far, it is greatly appreciated! Mwah!

Ciao for now! xx

What a day ♥

I did the deed! I handed in my notice to work and have resigned. I felt so sick before I went, I can't even describe! I spent half an hour with Ed before I went but he felt just as sick as I did. Oh well, it had to be done, and it's now made me glad that I did. I came out afterwards feeling like it was the best thing I could of ever done. After handing my resignation letter over, instead of being congratulated, I was to notice that an email was being written to the potential new receptionist that will take my place. Nice. Lovely to know you are a valued member of staff that they will be sad to lose. Never mind eh, four weeks left.

So that's the letter a minute before I took it in. Over and done with now. Onwards and Upwards.

Afterwards, I popped over to Tamworth just to see what was about and kill some time. 

I got these shoes that are like grey velvet with snakeskin effect edging and heels. Total bargain and I thought they would look great for my new office with a black trouser suit, for £8 who can complain! Then I also got a big hair clip so I can shove my hair up quick in the mornings, and that was £2 and really girly and floral. 

Then I got this skull ring, only £2 and its gold with crystal eyes and a multi coloured flower. It's edgy and definitely moi! These were all from Matalan by the way, they haven't got much of a sale on still but the odd few bits you may find. I also got a black pencil skirt, which I do have an almost exactly the same one from International. The International one is £18 and this is so similar just without a belt and it was £3! I then ventured over to Hobbycraft. I have been looking at a lot of jewellery making videos and different beads and things on Ebay, so have been inspired to try and see what I could get. I know Hobbycraft is really pricey, but instead of getting some stuff off Ebay and waiting, I just wanted a bit of stuff to start me off. 

I just got some beads, charms and findings really to start me off. It was way more pricey than online, but still I can have a go now. My favourite is the antique gold colour for Jewellery. I have about 100 necklaces and I'd say the majority of them are this colour. You can make some really vintage pieces out of it and that's what I like best! 

I have seriously spent too much at Asda this month. I might as well pay my wages straight into their business accounts. However, Ed did treat me to this stuff bless him, which is cute! I got some new stationary for my new job! So I can write things down and keep well organised. I can't wait to start learning. I actually feel like I'm starting a new school or something buying stationary, I love it I'm so sad...I also got a nude George nail polish, and the Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer. A lot of bloggers and youtubers seem to really rate this so I got it to try for myself. I might do a review blog on them and some other make up I have.

Finally, I managed to make two pairs of earrings. I have never made jewellery before and I can't believe how much trickier it is actually doing it rather than watching it. They make it look so easy! It took me quite a while, but here are the finished products.

I actually want to keep them with being my first designs, but I might try putting them on Ebay see if they get bid on. If not then I shall keep them! 

Right then, better go to sleep. Ed is already and when I put my laptop down he has a habit of shouting out what he is dreaming about to me. Last night he was telling me that a band was massive, and they had seven number ones in two weeks, and that he couldn't believe I hadn't heard of them. It really makes me laugh, I sit here cracking up and he still doesn't wake. I'll keep you up to date with any more funny things he comes out with, because his over-active brain is actually rather entertaining!

Ciao for now! xx