Snow Days! :)

Hi Ladies,

I absolutely love the snow (except when I'm trying to drive down tiny country roads in it) and I thought I would share these pictures from over the weekend with you :) Me and my boyfriend took the dog (Biscuit) out for a walk on sunday afternoon when the snow was still really crisp and soft and lovely.

I wrapped up warm in my north face gilet (super cosy), hoodie, new look mittens, fleece lined leggings from frock me boutique (love these) and new 3/4 wellies from joules which you cannot see but are so cute and will be coming up in a wintery outfit of the day very soon. They were a Christmas present from my dad which I've finally had chance to wear wahey!

Now I just need to find a sledge and go sledging before it all disappears!

Have you been enjoying the snow?

Weekend Ramble :)

Hi Ladies,

Hope you're having a lovely weekend, as my posts seem to be so few and far between at the moment I thought I'd do a bit of a ramble/update post this weekend, filling you in on some bits and bobs.

I have been relaxing after another busy week, I can't get used to 6am starts no matter how early I seem to go to bed! (I also seem to have picked up a cold, so am feeling a little sorry for myself!) I went out for a lovely meal with my mum yesterday then settled down to watch the X factor. The boot camp stage is always my favourite bit, and I can't wait for tonights show. I'm looking forward to seeing what sort of groups the judges are going to put together, bring on 7:30pm!

Since being diagnosed as a coeliac and going gluten free I've been experimenting alot more with cooking and I bought this adorable recipe book from a discount book store (I think it was about £3.00 what a bargain!) to write all my recipe's in.

I've found this really useful for when I've taken a recipe and adapted it by substituting things to make it gluten free. My biggest success stories to date have been a sweet potato and chicken rogan josh curry, and a baked blueberry cheesecake which I made for a big family function and no one could even tell it was gluten free, I was so chuffed!

Even though I only got back from my holiday a month ago, I've already been thinking about booking next years! Me and my boyfriend normally go on a beach holiday in the summer but I was really hoping to go back to New York next summer after our trip a couple of years ago. Unfortunately it seems it is probably going to be a bit too much even if I do try to save all year! Can you recommend any great holiday destinations?

I've really been enjoying reading lately, Over the past few weeks I have been working my way through Sophie Kinsella's writing as Madeline Wickham book's after a recommendation from a lovely blog reader I have really enjoyed them, especially The Tennis Party which I couldn't put down! I also Spotted these two books in a discount store a couple of weeks ago.

These were both really easy to read, fun, girly books. Strictly Shimmer has definitely got me in the mood for Strictly come dancing, and as a Lauren Conrad fan (get me one of everything from her wardrobe please!) of course I enjoyed Sugar and Spice, although I think I may have missed the middle book out from this L.A Candy series - whoops!

Thats all for now, have a fantastic week :)

My Little Trip To London :-)

Hi Ladies,

So, its my Birthday this coming weekend, yippee! and for the start of my birthday celebrations, I travelled down to London to stay with one of my bestest friends from Uni. We went to see Legally Blonde the musical which was fantastic! Susan Mcfadden (Bryan Mcfadden's sister and winner of Grease is the word!) was playing Elle and she was amazing. The whole musical was really funny which I wasn't expecting, I absolutely loved it! The next day we went shopping and I bought a gorgeous dress from topshop which I am going to wear on my actual birthday and lots of other bits and bobs. All in all it was a lovely weekend, so I thought I would share a few photo's with you :)

Enjoying the delicious Lola's cupcakes in Selfridges with a cup of tea - these were so yummy! I went for classic vanilla, and chocolate :)
Legally blonde - amazing! and finally, I purchased one little early birthday present for me - My very first YSL rouge volupte in number 01 Nude beige, I have lusted after this for ages, and when I finally got my mits on it, it was love at first sight. It applies like a dream, and is such a lovely colour - Happy Birthday me!
and thats everything! Have a lovely lovely week :)

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens!

Hi Ladies,

So I have been giving my room a bit of a tidy (I'm bored now so i'm having a cup of tea and a break, its more of an excavation than a tidy up!) and I thought I would show you a few recent additions to my humble abode! I don't know if i've mentioned before but my room is very Laura Ashley/Cath Kidston esque - I love it!

A few days ago I spotted this little gem in the new look sale for the amazing price of only £2.50!

It doesn't fit in that well with the rest of my decor but it is so cute and such a bargain that I had to have it! it comes with a pen with a little rubber on and some cute cupcake magnets. Its coming in really useful for writing on uni deadlines and reminding myself to do things - I just need to find somewhere to hang it!

Another bargain is this sweet little storage box which I got from tesco's, I can't remember exactly how much it was but I think it was around £3.50 I already had some files and stationary from this range so I was really excited when I saw this because I love the pattern!

I keep magazines and other non uni related things which I don't want to throw away in here and it sits on my desk looking pretty!

This is actually something which my mum bought me a few years ago for my birthday but its so cute I had to show you it!

Its a little cupcake pot! I keep all my hair bobbles and bobby pins in here, I love this to bits its one of my favourite things in my room!

and finally, something else from my lovely mum - This was a christmas present this year and is something which I have probably said to my mum on various occasions!

I am terrible for letting my room getting ridiculously messy before I tidy it - I just can't help it! Its often looks (to quote my boyfriend) ''like my wardrobe has been sick all over my floor'' my mum said she saw this and immediately thought of me - hehe!
and on that note, I am going to go finish tidying my room!

Speak soon lovely ladies!

DaisyBee xxx

Ins and Outs :-)

Hi girlies,

I've been so busy this week I've barely had time to stop and just relax, so whilst I can grab a minute I thought I'd make a quick cup of tea and fill you in on my ins and outs :-)

In

Optrex Actimist Eye Spray - I picked this up from boots the other day and I adore it, it hasn't left my handbag! has anyone else tried it? I wear contact lenses every day and often suffer from dry eyes, this product makes them feel refreshed and hydrated!

Nando's - I went to nando's the other night and I havn't been in ages! It just reminded me how much I love the place, lemon and herb chicken yum yum!

Greys Anatomy - I got the first season of greys anatomy for christmas and I've just started watching it, I love it! I'm trying to pace myself so I don't end up watching 10 episodes in one night (it will happen!)

Glee - Another programme which is definately right up my street!

Holidays - I've just booked my summer holiday for this year yayyyy! I love holidays and can't wait to go already! Here is a pic of me on holiday last year, I am stood outside Cartier but sadly I could not persuade my boyfriend to buy me anything from there! haha!

Out

Cold rainy days - why do I ALWAYS forget my umbrella?!

Loosing my too faced herbal eye concealer - This is literally one of my every day most loved products but as I am on project 10 pan I am determined not to buy a replacement!

Soap and glory hair supply - See post below, I tried to donate this to my sister but on hearing what I had to say about it she doesn't want to try it either!

My mobile phone - its got to that time of year when I'm really bored of my phone but I'm no where near my upgrade time - does this happen to anyone else?!

Have a lovely weekend!

DaisyBee xxx

A late Christmas present from mummy! :-)

Hi Girlies

So when I got home from uni yesterday, my mum suprised me with a very late Christmas present which had come in the post! (it had taken a while to get here as she had ordered it from the USA). So I closed my eyes and held my hands out (did you ever used to do this?!) and this is what was there when i opened my eyes.....

TADA! Its Tyra Banks beauty book! To be honest I didn't actually know Tyra had done a beauty book and judging by the pics it is pretty old (I can find a date on it but I'm going to say mid 90's!) But beauty tips are timeless, and I absolutely love Tyra (as my mum knows!). Watching a couple of episodes of America's next top model never fails to cheer me up, and I wish we got The Tyra Show here in the UK!

After having a quick read through the book it is packed full of information, its got loads of make up tips and tricks from what a basic brush set should include, to how to apply false eyelashes and even some looks to recreate, I'm really impressed and I can't wait to read more, I might even share a few snippets with you! Its also has tips on healthy eating, excerise and how to gain confidence :-)

I'm so chuffed (thankyou mum!) what a lovely suprise!

Speak Soon,

DaisyBee xxx

Snowy (sort of!) outfit of the day + my snowman! :-)

Hi ladies!
So like pretty much everywhere in the UK, it has been snowing lots and lots where I am lately! Today I decided to get wrapped up warm and finally get myself out of the house to enjoy the snow, I even persuaded my boyfriend to build a snowman with me!
We took quite a few pictures (it doesn't often snow like this here so its very exiting stuff!) so I thought I'd use them to do a sort of outfit of the day :-)

This is me starting off the snowman, I know its quite difficult to see my outfit (sorry!) but I'm wearing long tan boots from primark, thick woolly tights also from primark, a patterned dress from new look, a joules quilted brown jacket and two scarves the lighter one is from river island and the darker brown one is from matalan. I've mentioned before how I love layering scarves I really like the effect it gives and it keeps you nice and toasty! The hat is actually meant for the snowman and I just put it on for some pictures (poser!) and to keep my head warm untill the snowman needed it - Its my boyfriends dads hat haha!
This is me finishing off the snowman, my boyfriend said this one should go on my blog because it looks like I am doing the snowmans makeup!
and here is my snowman! I actually felt like I'd done 3 hours at the gym after building this, I was shattered! I really enjoyed the snow today, I'm not sure I'll be enjoying it so much tomorrow though when I have to drive to work!

Speak Soon!

DaisyBee xxx

A quick Christmas Update and Project 10 Pan

Hi Ladies!

This is just a quick Christmassy update to let you know where i've been/what I've been upto and to wish you all a slightly belated merry christmas and a happy new year!

I had an amazing christmas day, I got absolutely spoilt and can't wait to play with all my new things! I had a lovely christmas dinner at my boyfriends with his family, and then went to my dads today for a 2nd christmas dinner yum yum! We even had a little tiny bit of snow where I am which was lovely :-)

I was at work every day for the week before christmas and i'm back tomorrow (boo hoo!) which means I am not going to be able to hit the sales for a few days! I have been saving up for a few things which I am hoping will go into the sales so fingers crossed they are still there I also need to get a couple more birthday presents for my boyfriend who conveniently decided to have a birthday a week after christmas!

I have decided to embark on project 10 pan, as I definately do not need to purchase any more cosmetics at the moment and I have quite a few things which i'm close to finishing! This is the first time I've tried it and i'm quite excited so I'll keep you updated on my progress! Let me know if you are planning a post christmas project 10 pan too!

Hope you all had a fabulous day, enjoy the rest of the holidays!

and just because no one likes a post without a picture - Here's a fantastically random one of me on a meal out with one of my friends before christmas enjoying some bbq ribs (my fave food ever!! - and yes I ate them all!)

Speak Soon!

DaisyBee xxx

Alton Towers!

Yesterday my boyfriend took me to Alton Towers as a suprise! and I had such a lovely day I thought i'd share a few pics with you, as you've not really seen that much of me apart from extreme close ups of my eyes and lips haha. It wasn't too busy so the queue's weren't ridiculous and we went on most of the rides, including rita queen of speed the newest one - i wish i could show you the photo from that one, I bought a keyring and I look absolutely terrified - which I was!! So here's a photo's which was taken by the alton towers people at the enterance when we went in:


I'm wearing a long jumper from republic, leggings from primark, river island shoes and my bag is from topshop :-) my eye makeup is exactly the same as the autumn inspired look I did a few posts ago, along with mac studiofix fluid in nw15 and mac mineralize skinfinish natural, a touch of the elf warm bronzer and maybelline ambre rose lippy :-)

There was a new sealife centre bit which I loved! the sky looks really grey in this picture but luckily it didn't rain!

and finally, a super cheese pic of me under a daisy haha! I had such a fun time (thankyou Ben!) and if you've never been to Alton Towers before you definately need to go!

Speak soon!

DaisyBee xxx