A Special Present

A Special Present

I have a bit of a special birthday present (presents!) to share with you today. In my previous post I shared with you most of what I got for my birthday. And as if I wasn't already lucky enough, I was really spoilt by my lovely boyfriend this year. I guess it is because he knowns me so well, but he has always been the best at present buying. And this year he truly outdid himself with some really special gifts.

So the first thing that he got me was this gorgeous dainty silver knot ring. I think he got his inspiration for this from my Pinterest account as I have pinned a silver knot bangle very similar to this! Definite boyfriend points there I think! This is so perfect though and goes with all the silver jewellery that I have been wearing recently (including my new watch - post coming soon).

I just love how understated and delicate this is, it's just beautiful. And I have worn it pretty much everyday since. It's by a brand called Margot and Mila that I had not heard of before. But they sell lovely handmade product product here in London that are so reasonably priced. And you can find them on their own website or on Etsy.

And I was well and truly spoilt as this was the other present from Jack. An original copy of Vogue from when I was born (Aug 1996). And he had it framed in a lovely cream shabby chic style frame which went straight up onto my bedroom wall. This is such a thoughtful and unusual gift, perfect for anyone that loves fashion. But also something that I am going to keep and treasure forever and take with me wherever I move.

So thank you to my lovely boyfriend Jack for these beautiful gifts. I can only hope that I will do as well for his 21st coming up in a month! (Any ideas please leave below)!

Speak soon xx

What I Got For My Birthday

What I Got For My Birthday

And I'm back...just under a month later! I am such a awful blogger, but I'm back with a really exciting post. I have finally left my teens! I say finally, but really I was quite emotional about the whole thing. I do not feel ready to be a proper adult!

But "What I got for my birthday" posts and videos are some of my favourite to read/watch, so I have put together a little one of my own. As always a little disclaimer, I am not trying to brag about anything. I was incredibly lucky this year to get some really stunning gifts. Mostly white and pastel as my family and friends obviously know me very well!

My my little sister I got this stunning white little tray, which I am sure you will be seeing a lot more of on here as it will be so useful for blog photos. I got a few candles, all white and all smell divine. I light a candle almost every night before bed, especially as it gets darker and colder so I cannot wait to start burning these. And then I got some absolutely stunning jewellery from some of my favourite places, Estella Bartlett and Accessorize, featuring some of my favourite things, stars and elephants!

Estella Bartlett do some of my favourite jewellery pieces. Everything is so delicate and beautifully made, but they also do some lovely cute designs. And after a long love affair with gold I am really getting back in to wearing silver jewellery.

And I couldn't not show you a close up of these absolutely adorable elephant earrings. I know that my elephant obsession is a little crazy, but these are just the cutest. And still so delicate and subtle.

Displaying all of my new beautiful white candles on my tray. The little one at the front is made in Sevenoaks, my little home town! And I am actually burning the big glass jar one from Next as I write this post - it smells divine.

Of course I was lucky enough to get some lovely bath bits. My little sister got me the Body shop products as she knows the shea butter scent is my favourite. And at the moment it is a little too hot but when it gets colder I can't wait to start having bubble baths with this huge bottle of Sanctuary Spa!

A little treat from The White Company...one of my favourite shops of all time.

My girls at uni were so generous. And they obviously know me so well! I got the softest and most comfy pair of lounge pants, and they are grey and white striped with lace trim; very me! And the pastel pink pouch feels so luxury and beautiful made.

And some lovely home bits. How pretty is this little mug? I'm going to keep this one by my bed and use it for my green tea before I go to bed.

 

And finally a couple of books. As I am working in London I would really love to try and tick off some of the places in this really cute book my John Sykes. And then a Vogue colouring book! I actually really love colouring in the evening before bed while I watch some Netflix. It's so therapeutic and relaxing.

So I hope that you enjoyed having a little peak at some of the presents I got for my birthday! I was incredibly lucky this year. So sorry I seem to have taken a little bit of a break from blogging at the moment. I'm finding it hard to find the time to create the posts that I want to write. But hopefully soon things will have calmed down here and I will get back into more of a routine.

But I hope you are all well and enjoying a lovely Summer. Speak soon xx

 

What I Got For My Birthday

What I Got For My Birthday

As promised here is my what I got for my birthday blogpost. I was ridiculously lucky this year and got so many amazing things that I have wanted for such a long time. But first a quick disclaimer just to say that I am not trying to show off about any of the presents that I received this year. I know how incredibly lucky I am and I am so grateful.

So the first thing that I want to talk about is my new Macbook! Omg, I can't believe that I am actually saying that! I have been working a lot in retail over this summer and have put most of my earnings towards a Macbook Air 13' which now has this beautiful marble skin from Clique. For my birthday my parents have also kindly contributed some money towards this. I am so excited to take this to uni and have something portable that I can work from. 

The next few things I got were some beauty and makeup bits, my family know me so well. My brother (with a bit of help!) got me the Roller Lash mascara from benefit. I have been using my samples of this from a magazine for ages now but they are basically running out. I wouldn't usually spend this much on a mascara but this one is so amazing and I will probably do a whole blogpost raving about it sometime soon!

My parents got me the Naked 3 Palette which I am just over the moon about. I actually let out a little squeal when I opened this present and everyone just laughed at me! I have the Naked 2 palette and it is just my favourite and these pinky purple shades just look stunning. My mum also got me the awesome mojito flavoured lip balm about which is so cute!

My sister bought me my favourite Body Shop products. This shower gel just smells incredible and reminds me of summer as I used it all last summer. And I love this little lip balm which is really lovely and moisturising. 

This is a book that I had dropped so many hints to my parents that I wanted. I love these kind of books with life and style tips and it also looks beautiful on my bedside table. I have always loved the simplicity of Parisian style and I can't wait to sit down with a cup of tea and this book. My mum also got this super cute sunglasses case with Audrey Hepburn's eyes. I think it is meant to be a glasses case but I don't wear glasses and just hope my sunglasses will fit in this! 

I also got some beautiful jewellery. My family can tell that I have been loving gold right now! The earrings were both from my sister and they are so pretty and quite delicate. The bracelet I actually spotted in a little shop in Kefalonia, so my mum must have snuck back into the shop to get it for me. It is so beautiful and delicate and I think it will look lovely next to my gold watch. 

At the beginning of Summer I was lucky enough to go with my mum to the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibition. It was the most incredible exhibition that I have ever been to, the whole atmosphere, the layout and the sheer talent of such an incredible designer. So my mum went back and got the book made for the exhibition so that I would never forget it. She is so cute!

My brother also got my this cocktail mixer which is so cool. I just need someone to teach me how to use it!

Strange story, so a few days before my birthday I got this mug with my blog name on it which is really cute. But there was no note inside saying who it was from so I have no idea who got it for me! My boyfriend and family are all swearing it wasn't them! So if you know who it was or if it was you then please tell me, I want to thank you!!

My sister also found this adorable shabby chic style vase which fits perfectly with my bedroom. 

My dad got me a very useful phone stand for my car, typical dad! I am always using my phone for directions but it is hard when you can't actually see the screen like a Satnav. So now, problem solved! 

I also got some money from both sets of grandparents so I put it together and treated myself to a Nutribullet. Something that I have wanted for ages. Last night I made my first smoothie with it which was so cool. I also had a little read of the booklet that comes with it and has lots of different reciepe ideas. So today after work I am going to head to the shops to get lots of yummy healthy things to make my smoothies even better. I have to be honest I am a little bit scared of putting spinach into a smoothie, but I will still give it a try!

My Auntie for me this lovely cushion which a huge K on it which I just love. I have seen loads of homewear with letters on and think that they look so cool. 

And finally I got his absolutely beautiful throw which I chose from Urban Outfitters. In September I am moving into a house with all of my uni friends and we have really nice rooms with double beds. I thought this throw would look lovely in my new room in Manchester. I love the colours and the bohemian feel to it. Now I can't wait to get all the other little bits and pieces to decorate my room. I feel a trip to IKEA coming soon!

Hope you liked this post. I always love hearing about what people got up to and what presents they got on their birthday. Also thank you to those of you who sent me lovely birthday messages <3
Speak soon xx

What I Got For My Birthday

What I Got For My Birthday

As promised here is my what I got for my birthday blogpost. I was ridiculously lucky this year and got so many amazing things that I have wanted for such a long time. But first a quick disclaimer just to say that I am not trying to show off about any of the presents that I received this year. I know how incredibly lucky I am and I am so grateful.

So the first thing that I want to talk about is my new Macbook! Omg, I can't believe that I am actually saying that! I have been working a lot in retail over this summer and have put most of my earnings towards a Macbook Air 13' which now has this beautiful marble skin from Clique. For my birthday my parents have also kindly contributed some money towards this. I am so excited to take this to uni and have something portable that I can work from. 

The next few things I got were some beauty and makeup bits, my family know me so well. My brother (with a bit of help!) got me the Roller Lash mascara from benefit. I have been using my samples of this from a magazine for ages now but they are basically running out. I wouldn't usually spend this much on a mascara but this one is so amazing and I will probably do a whole blogpost raving about it sometime soon!

My parents got me the Naked 3 Palette which I am just over the moon about. I actually let out a little squeal when I opened this present and everyone just laughed at me! I have the Naked 2 palette and it is just my favourite and these pinky purple shades just look stunning. My mum also got me the awesome mojito flavoured lip balm about which is so cute!

My sister bought me my favourite Body Shop products. This shower gel just smells incredible and reminds me of summer as I used it all last summer. And I love this little lip balm which is really lovely and moisturising. 

This is a book that I had dropped so many hints to my parents that I wanted. I love these kind of books with life and style tips and it also looks beautiful on my bedside table. I have always loved the simplicity of Parisian style and I can't wait to sit down with a cup of tea and this book. My mum also got this super cute sunglasses case with Audrey Hepburn's eyes. I think it is meant to be a glasses case but I don't wear glasses and just hope my sunglasses will fit in this! 

I also got some beautiful jewellery. My family can tell that I have been loving gold right now! The earrings were both from my sister and they are so pretty and quite delicate. The bracelet I actually spotted in a little shop in Kefalonia, so my mum must have snuck back into the shop to get it for me. It is so beautiful and delicate and I think it will look lovely next to my gold watch. 

At the beginning of Summer I was lucky enough to go with my mum to the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibition. It was the most incredible exhibition that I have ever been to, the whole atmosphere, the layout and the sheer talent of such an incredible designer. So my mum went back and got the book made for the exhibition so that I would never forget it. She is so cute!

My brother also got my this cocktail mixer which is so cool. I just need someone to teach me how to use it!

Strange story, so a few days before my birthday I got this mug with my blog name on it which is really cute. But there was no note inside saying who it was from so I have no idea who got it for me! My boyfriend and family are all swearing it wasn't them! So if you know who it was or if it was you then please tell me, I want to thank you!!

My sister also found this adorable shabby chic style vase which fits perfectly with my bedroom. 

My dad got me a very useful phone stand for my car, typical dad! I am always using my phone for directions but it is hard when you can't actually see the screen like a Satnav. So now, problem solved! 

I also got some money from both sets of grandparents so I put it together and treated myself to a Nutribullet. Something that I have wanted for ages. Last night I made my first smoothie with it which was so cool. I also had a little read of the booklet that comes with it and has lots of different reciepe ideas. So today after work I am going to head to the shops to get lots of yummy healthy things to make my smoothies even better. I have to be honest I am a little bit scared of putting spinach into a smoothie, but I will still give it a try!

My Auntie for me this lovely cushion which a huge K on it which I just love. I have seen loads of homewear with letters on and think that they look so cool. 

And finally I got his absolutely beautiful throw which I chose from Urban Outfitters. In September I am moving into a house with all of my uni friends and we have really nice rooms with double beds. I thought this throw would look lovely in my new room in Manchester. I love the colours and the bohemian feel to it. Now I can't wait to get all the other little bits and pieces to decorate my room. I feel a trip to IKEA coming soon!

Hope you liked this post. I always love hearing about what people got up to and what presents they got on their birthday. Also thank you to those of you who sent me lovely birthday messages <3
Speak soon xx

I've Been A Very Lucky Girl...

I've Been A Very Lucky Girl...

I am so sorry for the lack of posts over the last very days. I wanted to spend Christmas with my family and I have also got a little job for the Christmas holidays so I was working on Boxing Day and the day after. And I've been having some problems with my camera although I hope that it is all sorted out now. 

I know I'm a little late as it's now New Years Eve but I really wanted to show you some of the amazing things that I got for Christmas this year. I personally love watching and reading "What I got for Christmas" posts and really wanted to do one myself. However I am going to do the quick disclaimer that I'm not trying to brag about my presents. I was incredibly lucky this year! So I hope that you like this post and I would love to hear in the comments below what you got for Christmas or what your favourite part of Christmas was. xx

A very very lucky girl...

In my family we usually have a main present at Christmas/birthdays. This was my main present from my parents. I've wanted this exact radio for years and it's just beautiful!

I asked for The Fault in Our Stars DVD and watched it with Jack (my boyfriend) the other day. Yes I still cried like a baby even though I've seen it before and knew what was going to happen. I also love getting books for Christmas as holidays are when I find the most time to sit down and read a book. I remember talking to my mum about wanting to read the book on the right ages ago and I can't believe she remembered. I actually finished We Were Liars the other day and thought it was a really good book. It's pretty short and an easy read but the story line and the twist at the end are very clever. 

This eyeshadow palette was another thing that I had been talking about for ages. I used it the other night and I will be using it again tonight for New Years Eve. The colours are gorgeous and the palette itself is beautiful. 

I also received some beautiful jewellery from my family. I think it just shows how well they know me really! Elephants are my favourite animal and I'm just obsessed with them at the moment. And I am in love with the beautiful blue colours in the earrings and bracelet. 

I've wanted a smaller satchel bag for ages and when I saw this beautiful 3 toned pink one I knew it was perfect. My mum for this for my and it's the only bag that I have used since. Although annoyingly I think it has now gone in to sale in Accessorize so you might be able to get your hands on it still for even cheaper!

Of course I got some beauty things! This Jack Wills lip balm is from my cousins and it smells amazing. And the lip balm set is a bit of an inside joke with my driving instructor! I can't start driving unless I've used some lip balm or my dry lips will distract me! It was so sweet of her to see this and think of me as I know she doesn't really get Christmas presents for her students. She is so lovely and we get on so well (and she has been trying to teach me for a while!). 

This was another surprise chosen by my mum which I am obsessed with! She knows my style so well! I've worn this so much already and I just think it is so cute!

The jumper from Gap and the top from Zara I picked out myself and have worn them both already. And the Hollister waterfall cardigan is from my cousins and is the most amazing thing! It's so fluffy and feels like I am actually wearing a blanket. And as it has been so cold recently this is what I have been wearing most days!

And of course I received loads and loads of chocolate!!

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and have a great New Years Eve tonight. Love of love
Katherine xx