Chunky statement jewellery has the power to make the simplest outfits look a little more 'put together' and whether I've been pairing it with jeans and a plain t-shirt or with an evening dress, I have been loving the look! So for today's post, I am sharing a few of my favourite recent chunky jewellery purchases...

The first two are necklaces which I surprisingly stumbled upon in Primark. This first one has multi-coloured pastel floral detailing with some rhinestones but the main chain of the necklace is gold, which I love as much of my everyday jewellery is silver. This has been my 'go-to' jewellery choice recently for spicing up an outfit, namely white t-shirts and blouses and I think the colour palette is simply stunning! Primark items aren't available online but it is a fairly recent purchase so I would definitely recommend popping in-store for a look! 

 I haven't worn this second necklace as much, probably because it is much plainer but I adore it! It consists of silver pieces made up of a twisted rope style detailing and goes with pretty much everything! Again, this was a Primark bargain find and is probably still in-store!

 My last favourites are a little different because they are a pair of earrings that I picked up in the Accessorize sale a few weeks ago. After seeing statement necklaces absolutely everywhere all summer, when I saw these, I knew I needed to incorporate them into an outfit somehow. These have a large pastel purple stone in the middle and a mother of pearl back and despite being quite large, the colours look delicate and pretty. I would say that the pictures really don't do these justice but I hope to put together some outfit posts with these in the future! These aren't available online but may still be in stores; however, Accessorize have these beautiful pastel blue statement earrings that may be an alternative!

I am really excited to start looking for some more autumnal jewellery pieces and have also been loving the dainty jewellery trend so plan to do some posts based around those soon. If there is anything you would like to see on my blog, let me know! 

Thank you for reading,

Jodie x

Liebster Award!

I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award by the lovely Zahra over at I Am Chic London who I definitely recommend you go and check out! I am so excited to share my responses with you so here goes...

"The Liebster Award is a pay it forward kinda chain in the blogging community, allowing bloggers to be more discoverable by spreading the word. Fellow bloggers nominate bloggers to answer questions, who in turn pass the challenge on. It’s a great chain to be a part of! 

The Rules: 

- Post the award on your blog. 

- Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog. 

- Write 11 random facts about yourself. 

- Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award and who have less than 200 followers. 

- Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter and ask your nominees 11 questions."

11 Random Facts About Me

1. I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years!

2. I am one of the worst decision makers you could ever meet.

3. I have the strong desire to change my hair cut drastically about once a week but never do.

4. I am attracted to anything with a moderate to large covering of glitter!

5. There are a crazy amount of places that I want to travel to in my lifetime, top of the list currently being Fiji!

6. I enjoy listening to the majority of genres of music and there isn't much that I don't like, although I have an unhealthy obsession with country music.

7. I have always wanted to learn to play the guitar.

8. I am insanely pale and get sun burnt in minutes!

9. I keep changing my mind as to what I want to do for a job.

10. I blush so easily; I put it down yo the pale skin!

11. I adore languages and speak French to some sort of passable degree!

Zahra's Questions

1. What are you most passionate about? 

I love being around people all of the time so am definitely most passionate about the amazing friends and family that I have in my life.

2. What inspired you to start blogging? Your top tip for newbie bloggers? 

I had been reading blogs for so many years and have always considered starting one myself but never did. Eventually, I decided to start my own but I was definitely inspired by many other beauty and fashion bloggers. My top tip for new bloggers is to make sure that you're not only writing content that people want to read but also that interests you because blogging can be such a powerful outlet!

3. Who is your style icon? 

I have always loved Lauren Conrad's style- she is so effortlessly cool, even now still in the post-'The Hills' years!

4. Do you have a motto that you live by or favourite quote? 

"To those who can dream there is no such place as faraway" or "not all those who wander are lost"!

5. What’s your favourite make up product/brand? 

My favourite make up product is a popular pick but is the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer and my favourite brand is probably Rimmel or Benefit!

6. Your favourite Book/Movie/TV show? 

My favourite book is Pride and Prejudice, favourite movie is probably Legally Blonde and TV show is Bones, Pretty Little Liars or Keeping Up With The Kardashians!

7. Your favourite social platform? 

Probably Twitter!

8. What makes you smile? 

Lots of things- mostly seeing my beautiful baby niece!

9. Favourite travel destination 

My favourite place that I've been is Kefalonia but for the future, I'd love to see New Zealand!

10. Currently top on your wishlist? 

It was much more popular a few years ago but I'd say the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural!

11. Do you have a favourite MUA/Youtuber? 

I watch so many of the beauty related youtubers but probably FleurdeForce!

My Nominations

1. Lauren at Lauren Maries Reveries

2. Steph at Little Miss Crimson

3. Emma at Emerveille

4. Molly at Molly Pocket X

5. Laura at Laura London

6. Hannah at Curvy Girl Fashion

7. Kiran at Gemini Fatale

8. Kelsey at Peach Blossom

9. Katrina at Curvy Melon

10. Lauraemie at Lauraemie

11.Quinn at Curiously Quinn

My questions for you fabulous girls are:

1. If you could get on a plane to anywhere tomorrow, where would you go? 

2. What trend are you most excited for for Autumn/Fall this year?

3. What is your favourite thing about being a blogger?

4. If you could only have make up from one brand from now on, which brand would you choose?

5. What are your top 3 ultimate make up products?

6. Do you have any weird habits?

7. Which 3 words would you use to describe your personal style? 

8. What would your dream house be like and where would it be?

9. What is your favourite high street/online clothing shop?

10. Do you have any go-to everyday jewellery pieces?

11. What do your family think about your blog?

I really enjoyed answering these questions and choosing my 11 nominations; I look forward to reading your responses! 

Thank you for reading,

Jodie x

My Shoe Wishlist!

I have always been totally enthralled by shoes and at the moment, my wishlist of shoes that I've got my eyes on is growing rapidly so I thought I would share a few of them with you all! 

1) Fat Face Loafers, £40

I have wanted a pair of loafers or moccasins from fat face for months after seeing some that my sister has had for over a year. I think these are perfectly classic and somewhat vintage-like and could be worn with jeans and dresses alike!

                                                                                                                        

 

2)Fat Face Harwell Moccasins, £45

Now, these weren't a planned part of this post as I spotted them when finding the link for the above pair... I just can't help myself! I am obsessed with this forest/hunter green colour and saw a particularly lovely handbag in accessorize today in this colour that very nearly came home with me! I absolutely love these!

 

3) Keds Champion Dot, $50

As a converse fan, I absolutely love these as a prettier and more feminine option. I love all of the patterns and prints but these red polka dot ones are probably my favourite! In the UK, these are available at Schuh in most stores and online and I also visited a Hollister store today that was carrying the brand, although the range was very limited.

4) Womens Sperry Bluefish 2 Eye Flats, £44.99

There are a few pairs of Sperrys that I like the look of although I keep getting drawn to these because of the beautiful floral panel- love the colours and love the print! Boat shoes are a great summer staple and these are the ultimate! If you aren't a fan of the floral, I'd definitely check out some of the solid coloured ones; they are available in the UK at Schuh!

5) New Look Taste Black Single Sole Sandals, £19.99

I love this style of sandal and I definitely think we have enough of summer yet to rock these for a while longer! The double strap detail gives this simple shoe a little something more which I adore!

6) ASOS Halcyon Heeled Sandals, £38

As if I needed another pair of sandals... actually, of course I do! ASOS has really delivered with these beautiful floral printed sandals and I really think these would brighten up any plain outfits, as well as being dark enough to be autumn appropriate!

7) ASOS Sunset Pointed Heels, £35

Yes, another ASOS pick! I think these will be a real love-hate option but I for one absolutely love them! The colour is gorgeous for adding a pop of colour and the small block heel means that they are perfect for everyday wear... 

8) Nike Free iD, from £120

My last shoe pick is a little strange as it's a trainer but I have been wanting these for a while now and as an intermittent (weather permitting!!) runner, I think I would get a fair amount of use out of them!

As you can imagine, there are many more shoes that I could happily add to this list but for now, these 8 are the main ones! I'd love to know which shoes you're currently craving so share them below! 

Have a fantastic day!

Jodie x

Summer Sale Picks- Pastel Snow

One of my preferred online past-times is perusing the sale sections of all my favourite sites and although this isn't good for my bank balance, it is exciting to see all of the new pieces that are entering the sales, many of which are still very 'on-trend'! Today, I have found 8 different sale top picks in whites, neutrals and pastels that I am absolutely loving...

1- Clutch Bag with Lace Detail, ASOS, Was £18, Now £10

2- 3D Flower Long Pendant, Accessorize, Was £12, Now £6

3- Pewter Mid Heeled Sandals, Faith (ASOS), Was £49, Now £39

4- Happy Ever After Shirt Dress, French Connection, Was £110, Now £33

5- Embellished Crop Tee, Topshop, Was £38, Now £18

6- Pyramid and Stone Layered Pendant, Accessorize, Was £10, Now £5

7- Tallulah Twist Sandals, Accessorize, Was £35, Now £24

8- Light Blue Floral Jacquard A-Line Skirt, New Look, Was £17.99, Now £12

I hope you enjoy these sale picks; I know that I'd love to buy them all! There are so many great sale pieces around now so I would definitely recommend having a little browse. I really enjoyed putting this post together so I'd love to do something similar soon if you'd like to see it.

Have a lovely day,

Jodie x

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder Review!

Until now, bronzers and I have never been a good match, primarily due to my ghostly pale skin but since finding The Body Shop's Honey Bronzer, it has secured a firm place in my daily makeup bag. I first heard about this product a few months ago from Estee at EssieButton, who on a side note you should absolutely check out, as she was a big fan of it and also has pale skin, like me! Despite this, it was only recently that I went in to The Body Shop to check it out and fell in love with everything- the shade offerings, the packaging, the smell (yes!!)...

This bronzer is available in four shades, all of which are matte, ranging from Light to Dark. The fact that they are all matte makes them perfect for contouring the cheek bones without looking like an old-school disco ball and the light, semi-sheer formulation means that you can build up the colour without it looking muddy at all. The powder itself is soft and leaves a gentle colour on the skin which looks delicate and lovely. Another point with these are that they aren't orange at all, a problem that I have encountered with most other bronzers that I have tried in the past. I have this in the shade Fair Matte 02 which isn't the lightest option, yet I still find it to be perfect for contouring and general bronzing of the face and neck, especially if you are on the paler side.

The packaging of this bronzer is just as lovely with the bronzer being housed in a sturdy transparent brown case with a subtle honeycomb print. It also includes a good sized mirror, making it perfect for 'on-the-go' touch ups!

My last favourite about this product is the subtle honey scent. Although this isn't evident when the product is on your skin and is even quite soft when in the pan, I think it's a nice touch that The Body Shop have added and I would definitely be interested in trying some of the other products in the honey line.

Overall, I am a huge fan of this bronzer and I have definitely been converted! I think The Body Shop have really amped it up on the cosmetics front recently and I will be doing a blog post featuring my favourite beauty products from this brand in the near future. If you are interested in trying this product out, it is priced at a mid-range price of £13 and is available in-store and at http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/bronzing/honey-bronze-bronzing-powder.aspx.

PS. I bought this product and others using a deal from the app Voucher Cloud which meant that when you spent £30, you got a £15 discount. This exact offer has now finished but I have checked and a 'spend £40 and get £20 off' offer has been added so I would definitely recommend checking out the Voucher Cloud website and app!

Have a lovely evening,

Jodie x

My Summer 2014 Bucket-list!

With the speed of our modern lives, it is becoming so easy to forget to enjoy the small moments, as well as the more noteworthy ones. I find myself getting swept away in day to day life and for that reason I am making a summer pledge to just get out there and live! I have decided to put together a list of 10 things, minor and more adventurous, that I aim to get out and do this summer! So here goes...

1) Stargaze: this is something that I've always wanted to do and it's too simple to not do! I'm planning on finding the tallest hill possible, laying a blanket out, and just watching... it's the simple things!

2) Visit new places: I feel that this one is quite general but for me, this simply means putting the old go-to exploring spots aside in favour of new ones!

3) Get back into running: before my exams started, I ran at least twice a week for a few months and for some reason, I've fallen out of the habit, despite enjoying it so much- now the weather is looking brighter, I have no excuse!

4) Be more daring with fashion: despite my love for fashion and keeping up to date, often I find myself within my comfort zone when it comes to my own clothes. I am trying to change this and incorporate more prints and colours into my wardrobe that are a little more 'out there'!

5) Read lots: I want to read everything this summer, from Jane Austen to Nicholas Sparks and from fashion magasines to fiction!

6) Develop my French: I am so excited for this one! I love languages and hope I can spend this summer working on improving my language skills- if anyone has any tips, let me know!

7) Go camping: I haven't been camping for years and I always had a slight love-hate relationship with it as a child but for the past few months, I've really been wanting to go!

8) Try and make some decisions: the main one is going to be revolved around my future and what I want to do with it... my current train of thought is to study French and English at university after my gap year but this could well change!

9) Find some interesting countries and areas that I want to travel to: I have a mental list of about 20 places I want to see currently but I definitely need to research this further!

10) Continue blogging: this may be the most exciting one for me because I have read blogs and watched YouTube for over 4 years and have always wanted to get involved. I feel that now is the time for that!

I really enjoyed creating this list and I'm sure there will be more to add to this! I will keep you updated with my progress with these and I would love it if you made your summer bucket-list; I may be able to steal some ideas!!

Thank you for reading...

Jodie x

A Fresh Start!

Hello!

I haven't posted on this blog for over a year and I have entirely neglected it! I am writing this just to explain where I have been and what I plan to do with this blog in the future because I am incredibly excited!

2 years ago, I started the IB diploma programme and since then I have realised that it was the wrong time to start and be fully dedicated to a blog as I underestimated how much of my time it would consume! However, I love writing and a blog seems like the perfect opportunity for that. Thankfully, yesterday, I sat my final exam and feel ready to make this blog something special for myself and for anyone who is interested in reading it!! I am taking a gap year instead of going straight to uni as I still am unsure what I want to do with my life: all I know is that I love travel, writing, languages and beauty, although I had always intended to study veterinary medicine! I have spent so long being caught up in the 'importance' of making a final decision that I'm now starting to understand that finding a job I love may take time. During my gap year, I want to experience everything and anything and want to get out and see the world... this is something I'd love to share on this blog, as well as the beauty related posts that I always intended to post.

I'm beyond excited for the next few months and the chance to create something magical with this blog. I have so many ideas and dreams and I have come to realise that they are quite pointless if I don't attempt to pursue them! I hope that you enjoy the upcoming posts and the journey of this blog because my main aim is to make this a welcoming environment for all.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this and I'd love it if you post any requests below!

- Jodie

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