Pierrot The Clown And New Years Eve

This year we are attending a Circus Freaks party to bring in the new year. I have decided that my costume will be inspired by the black and white clown Pierrot. I love this take on the costume. All I know at the moment is, there will be black, there will be white, there will be stripes, there will be lots of make-up and I really need to start making some pom poms pronto!

Christmas

What a crazy time of year this is! I have only spent a couple of nights at home in the last week or so and feel like I could now do with a proper holiday! I have had lovely times with family and friends. Top pressie had to be my new GHD's. I have always wanted a pair, and now i finally do!

Helmut Lang

If only I had the occasion to wear it, I would love to own this beautiful dress from the Helmut Lang Pre-Fall 2013 collection, so pretty.

A Cracking Cornish Hamper

Last night, I was a busy bee, making pizzas, wrapping pressies and building a hamper for Chris' family, the Cornishes.

Christmas Dinner

On Sunday, Chris and I had our Christmas Dinner together as we will not be together on Christmas Day. it was truly scrumptious, and I had a nice big, huge helping of my favourite vegetable, Brussel Sprouts! Yummy!

Topshop Ankle Boots

Just received these super cute Artreu Ankle Boots from Topshop. They are an Xmas pressie from my sister so need to stay under wraps until Christmas day. Booo!

Georgia on my Mind, Ray Charles

Can't get enough of Ray Charles right now. I dedicate this to my lovely friend, who is of course called Georgia x

Holidays Are Coming...

With the festive season well and truly among us, I have been experimenting with some festive fashions. The warm nostalgic glow those Coca-Cola ads give you really is a super special thing, so this vintage style Holidays Are Coming tee which I grabbed at work (TruffleShuffle.com) and teamed with a metallic, gold, Malene Birger party skirt is just perfect for embracing those Christmassy feelings! I also couldn't resist our cute (and unashamedly cheesy) Snowman jumper, which looks great with a shirt and statement necklace for a more contemporary edge.

Spicer And Cole

Last Saturday I had a delicious brunch at Spicer And Cole, a new cafe just on the corner of Queens Square in Bristol. A fabulous find and very much recommended! Absolutely delicious.

Pony And Trap

Dinner at the Pony And Trap for Chris' birthday, yum, yum, yum!

Fashionable London

Yesterday I had the lovliest day out in London. Setting off nice and early, my friend Georgia and I made our way to Victoria, excited about the day ahead. First off was a yummy burger at Byron's in South Kensington, where we were joined by my ex-flatmate and super pal, Louise. We then embarked on a day of culture, starting with the Hollywood Costumes exhibition at the V&A. Potentially one of the best exhibitions I have ever seen! We then hopped onto the tube and made our way over to Somerset House to see the Valentino exhibition which was also an absolute gem. We ended the day by joining forces with another great friend, Shona, with a few wines and a superb Thai dinner in Soho. A perfect day x

A Sunny Autumn's Day In Bristol

Our first day out and about in Bristol after Turkey and the sun was shining, the leaves were falling and there was a comforting scent of wood smoke in the air. We strolled up to Brandon Hill Park, where the Cabot Tower keeps a watchful eye over Bristol; snugly nestled in beautiful gardens, lily-pad rich ponds with rolling hills and winding paths leading down towards the hustle and bustle of the city centre. On the way home, we stopped by at the Grain Barge for a sneaky drink and watched as the magnificent Matthew sailed right past us, proudly displaying it's many colours and voluptuous timber built, curvy frame. We also spotted mushrooms on the way home, standing upright, reaching out of the lush green grass of Greville Smyth Park.

Beautiful Kalkan

I have just returned from a magical week in Kalkan, Turkey. Although we did have a few rainy moments/storms we enjoyed fabulous weather, delicious food (in particular meze) and some beautiful scenery and beaches. To top it off, we stayed in the stunning Fidanka Hotel, a quirky place hugged by a cascading array of highly scented flowers, rich in purples and pinks. Our room was more like a suite, with a living, room, bedroom, en-suite and dressing room and a sweet little terrace with a comfy double hammock from which we could lie back and watch the sunset.

Smoothie

So I thought after years of struggling with my unruly mane, I would try out this Charles Worthington Straight and Smooth Hair Straightening Kit. It was a bit of a mucky affair to apply but I would say that I am overall quite impressed with the results. It is not a dramatic change but cuts down on styling time but a fair amount.

It's Been A While

I have just had a rather large blogging break and am now realising how much I have missed it!

Over the past few months, I have been to a couple of fantastic festivals; Womad and Hamswell, had some lovely time with friends, been to London to see the Ballgowns exhibition at the V&A, seen my gorgeous nieces, experienced a flood at work, the Bristol Balloon Festival, eaten some yummy food, made some cakes and have found some lovely bits in the shops.

Now, I am settling down to watch Breakfast At Tiffanys and then have sweet dreams about the lovely holiday I have to look forward to in three weeks time!