Nails for the weekend ♥

Helloo, sorry it's been a little post free lately, this is because I have a NEW blog! I've just been getting it up and running and then I shall be able to pay attention to both. As you may or may not know, I get married in 2014, and although it's far away, I am posting the events and encounters along the way! Also, the main focus of it is that I am mostly DIY-ing everything, or getting a lot of things off Ebay, so it's a place to share and acquire inspiration and tips! Obviously, weddings aren't for everyone which is why I'm doing it separately.

The blog is called Confessions of the DIY Bride. Naturally, I would of wanted Confessions of 'A' DIY Bride, but it's already taken. Here's the linkyplink! confessionsofthediybride.blogspot.com .

So, nails for the weekend. I fancied something shimmery and spangly, so that's what I did. Excuse my bite ridden fingers, I have a terrible habit and I'm sure I'm not the only one! 

For this I did two coats of Models Own Indian Ocean, which is an amazing duotone blue to pink. On the accent nail I did two coats of Razzamatazz by Topshop, which is my first Topshop polish and I love it! It's so glittery in the light!

I think they compliment each other pretty well. I am looking forward to getting more Topshop polishes, they dry pretty quick and this on is chokker-block full with glitter!

What nails are you sporting this weekend? Any Olympic themes? I'm not into the Olympics whatsoever but lets just say I've got blue nails for the Diving events ;)

Ciao for now XxX

Weekend Antics ♥

Hi Peeps. Good weekend? I hope so, and that everyone was out enjoying the sun! My weekend posts are increasing because I have no money at the moment to buy beauty products *sob sob*, so for today this will have to do. I might do some make up collection posts over the next few days to keep going until I get some more bits and bobs.

Firstly, on Friday we went up to the Lake District to go and look round our chosen venue for our wedding, and put the deposit down. We had a tour and the wedding co-ordinator was so helpful and answered every question I needed to know. We like it just as much - if not more than when we went before, and so we put the deposit down. So after nearly eight years more or less, it's finally been done and it's all officially booked! Yay! I'm so excited and can't wait to see what the next 23 months bring.

Quick picture taken while we were on the road, but you can see why we have chosen to get married 150 miles away!

In Kendal, the main town near the hotel, there was a little Owl display on. I've never been up close to any before really, and didn't realise how tame they were! They are so cute, look at the eyes on this fella though, wouldn't upset him would you? I didn't believe he was even real at first but he sure is!

On the Sunday, it was a great day weather wise so we decided to go for a picnic in the park. We don't get to do things like that very often because work and things, so we jumped at the chance. We packed a load of healthy goodies and went and lay out in the sun. It was tres romantique and Ed even fell asleep, snores and all bless him.

At the picnic. I've given Ed a squishy eye, haha!

We then took a quick trip to Ikea, because we needed a wardrobe and a bin, but we came out with everything but. Instead we got these nice plant pots to hang on our balcony, and then an outdoor table and chairs to be able to eat outside when the weather is ever nice. It looks much nicer out there now.

So that was my weekend really! Did you get up to anything nice? I always like to hear!

Ciao for now XxX

May Glossybox and Wedding Bells ♥

Howdy! So it's almost the weekend time again, and I'm super excited, especially with all this good weather that I haven't yet been able to have a share of.

First off, I just had to include this picture of my little Bunnykins! I cleaned up all our bedroom so she can have a good run about now, so we decided to shut our door and leave her out through the night so she can hop in and out of her cage if she wanted. I think she really enjoyed her little self, and as we were settling down for bed, this is the position she got herself in! How sweet is that! We love her to pieces, she couldn't get much cuter.

So it was the one year anniversary Glossybox this month, and I was excited to receive it, as always! But across the board I get the feeling everyone was expecting something a lot more this month, but I suppose we have to remember it IS a sample testing service, and not everybody is going to like what goes into it, so I guess the guys at Glossybox HQ have their work cut out. I love the pretty paper packaging this month.

I won't waffle on too long, but for a quick overview I'll put what I got, and briefly what I think.

Noble Isle Shower Gel = Smells actually like fairy liquid, doesn't do anything for me but I'll use it as a tide-me-over, or give it to the hubby because it does smell a little masculine.

Express Beauty Mask with Honey = I got two of these sachets, and I didn't know if it was a face or hair mask because half of the packaging is in a different language! It is a face mask and I do like them however, I am still yet to try this so I'll let you know.

Si Lolita and Lolita Lempicka Perfume Samples = I have never smelt a Lolita Lempicka fragrance before, but they are ones I always see in the airport duty frees. I think the Si Lolita does smell a little bit old lady - I'm gonna put it out there!! But the Lolita Lempicka, oh my gosh I love it. It is super sweet - just how I like frangrances, and I'm thinking of purchasing it or asking for it for my birthday.

OSMO Berber Oil hair treatment = I have actually never tried a hair oil before, so I was pleased to see this. I'm not really into hair care much apart from dying it to buggeration, but I'll definitely try it. My hair is pretty long and thick so I don't know if it would cover mine but we shall see!

Eldora False Eyelashes = I got some with gold streaks in! I am very pleased with these because I am currently planning on doing a few self portrait shoots for my make up portfolio and these go exactly with a look I am going to be trying out, so surprisingly good for me.

Lastly a Glossybox mirror and Balloon, I love the mirror, can never have to many because I always lose them! And its double sided so that's good. And then there's the balloon. Well, when am I ever going to use that?

Overal an OK box, nothing I totally love in there besides the Lolita Lempicka perfume, so there we go. Bring on the next one!

Just a quickie, anyone else noticed Tesco have started doing these acrylic spinney pen holder majigys? This was only around £3.00 so I thought it would be good to put just my everyday pencils and brushes in. All they need to start doing now are those clear Muji drawers and my prayers would be answered!

Finally, on to the weekend! If you follow me on twitter - @misswicktilleth - you may know that I am off to the lake district with Ed, his sister Maria and her boyfriend Jonny tonight. We have a meeting with a wedding co-ordinator at the hotel we want to get married in up there at 10am tomorrow morning (Saturday 26th), and she is going to show us around then we are putting our deposit down! I'm so excited, it is all becoming pretty real now and once we have got this down, we can really start to plan things. Hopefully I will get some pictures up there so I shall pop them on next week.

These are some roses Ed got me last night as a surprise! Aww he is so cute, I'm a lucky woman!

Have a great weekend guys!

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