Memories that make me smile

These pictures were taken during Porthlevan Masked Ball and everytime i look at them it reminds me of how much fun i had that night

Recently i got my first ever email from a reader! Well actually i had two, both in the same week. They really touched me and even though i don't have a huge following i was so suprised and really appreciated that someone had taken their time to write to me. So a huge thank you to you guys and everyone else who takes the time to read my blog, it really means a lot to me.

Meet me by the old bridge where the river flows into the sea

Topshop dress, Vintage bag & hat, H&M rings

I still love this Topshop dress, it's so versatile and easy to wear. The location here is also a place i love and i had to include the brigde in these pictures, it was just too perfect.
That Topshop leopard print coat is in stock again, in the Petite section and in a size 6, ahh i torture myself everytime i go online, just need a spare £100.

Friday 27th August

Rumi Neely from FashionToast

So Friday was my birthday, i'm now 26 but still feel and act like an 18 year old. I had to work throughout the day and in the evening i went and had a chinese and drinks with friends. It got pretty messy and at one point in the night i was dancing on a chair to Mr Brightside by The Killers. Got in at 3am and had a wedding to go to the next day, ouch.
Had some amazing presents and cards from everyone who i can't thank enough for making my day so fantastic, thanks guys. My boyfriend got me a yearly subscription to Vogue! So it will feel like my birthday every month for a year, yessss.
The picture here is irrelevent to my birthday but Rumi is wearing two things here that i have been longing for forever, the Topshop leopard print fur that i can never seem to afford when it's in stock and that quilted Chanel that i can only dream about.

For sale

H&M ankle boots, Topshop jeans, Ebay jumper

I got this jumper a few months ago from ebay and although i love it unfortunately it's just been sat in my wardrobe ever since. As i could do with some extra cash right now i have decided to sell it, you can find it on ebay HERE

Field full of straw

DIY Levi shorts, Vintage ebay satchel, Charity shop shirt, Topshop top and wedges

So it's Saturday night, i have been to a friends BBQ in the drizzly wet weather and i'm now back home watching Kings of Leon at V Festival. I'm so incredibly disappointed not to be there as so many of my favourite bands are playing. But as i mentioned in a previous post, after 3 hours refreshing my order page online, 3 hours of pressing redial on my telephone and finally having to cancel my credit card after it was used fraudulently when a helpful collegue thought they had finally found a website selling some weekend tickets, we still didn't get any, gutted.
Anyway went for a drive and came across this hay barrel field in the middle of a sleepy Cornish village. At first the weather was perfect but after about 10 minutes the clouds came and so did the bright unflattering light.
I got this slouchy cream top from Topshop for £16, it's the easiest most perfect basic top ever and goes with pretty much anything, which is why i have found myself buying it in 3 other colours, oops.

Last of the summer cider

Praa Sands, Rattler cider, Topshop shoes, Balenciaga bag (borrowed)

Just a few random pictures from over the summer. Yes i am running on the beach with an estate agents sign in my hands with my two friends dressed up as a bumble bee and a lady bird, drinking on a school night is always fun until Monday morning.....

Everyone that comes to Cornwall needs to try Rattler Cider, it's probably the best drink ever invented. I especially love the contrast in this picture of the pretty bright flowers and the discarded roll up butts and beer can holder in the background, well it was Mazey Day.

Nanquidno Valley

Charity shop shirt, Topshop skinnies, H&M headscarf, and rings

I'm not liking this new picture uploader on blogspot, maybe i was being stupid but i found it really annoying to use, hmm.
Had a BBQ at Nanquidno Valley on Sunday and here are a couple pictures from that day. Although they are not that great because i was seriously hungover and looked like crap, hence why you can only see the back of my head and my hand.
Picked up this massive shirt in a charity shop for £3. The hem for has been taken up for some reason so it doesn't dip down at the front like most shirts would do but i think it's a good thing otherwise it would come down to my knees.

PS yes the i did get inspiration for the first picture from a very well known fashion blogger!

Madron way

Topshop dress, random necklace pendants

Recently i got my first ever maxi dress. I used to love them about 5 years ago when Nicole Richie wore them with her messy sunkissed hair, California tan and gladiator sandals. However i could never find any as nice as hers on the highstreet. Although now everyone seems to have one and thinking i would never get one because of this i was suprised to find myself warming to this one whilst browsing online.
Firstly i like that it's not halter neck, secondly i like that it's plain black and lastly probably the best part of this dress is that deep scoop back. Ok so the clingy material means you can't eat much before you wear it and any sort of underwear is a no no but for the price of £28 you can't really complain.
Oh and by the way yes i was cold.....

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

The last few years i have always bought my hair products from a salon and usually use Redken and Paul Mitchell products. However when i went away recently i didn't have a small bottle of shampoo and conditioner to pack, so i went into Boots and picked out what i thought was an Aussie shampoo and conditioner. It was only when i was in the shower washing my hair that i realised i had bought two shampoos!
I was having a nervous breakdown by this point because my hair is so dry and damaged that getting a brush through it is a nightmare even after i have used a tonne of conditioner. But there was nothing i could do, except carry on using my Aussie Volumiser and Miracle Moist shampoos and re-wash my hair later once i could get hold of some conditioner.
I wrap my hair up in a towel, wait for it to dry a little and begin my usual hair product routine. Hair is feeling suprisingly silky, brush goes straight through, I'm thinking it's just good luck and enjoy my good hair day.
I get home and switch back to my usual shampoo and conditioner and forget all about my Aussie experience until i run out of my normal shampoo. So i grab my Aussie Miracle Moist that i had shoved in the back of a cupboard somewhere and lather up my hair with what can only be described as the most beautful and almost edible aroma i have ever smelt.  
When drying my hair i again have this somewhat miracle (they don't call it Miracle Moist for nothing) good hair day which lasts and smells nice even after a couple of days.
I have used this product a few times now and have exactly the same experience everytime. My hair smells amazing, it's full and bouncy without my usual frizz. I thought my hair would get greasy more quickly with this as some moisture shampoos can be too heavy on my hair but this is actually the opposite. It really is a miracle worker and i will never be switching back to my other shampoos. I'm so impressed im now thinking about trying the conditioner next.

Unititled

Charity shop shirt and DIY Levi shorts, Topshop Swallow wedges, Vintage bag, YSL arty ring

Took these pictures a couple of weeks ago when the sun was shining and i didn't have a care in the world. Today though i got home to another letter reading, 'Thank you for your recent job application, unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful......blah blah blah. The job i have right now i don't think is going to last much longer and i wouldn't be suprised if i get laid off in the very near future. Feeling pretty lost right now....sorry for being so depressing just having one of those days.

A line

H&M skirt, Topshop shirt, Charity Shop cardigan, New Look shoes

I got this skirt almost 3 years ago for £15 in H&M. It is still one of my favourite skirts and sometimes i do wish i had it in black too but i never found it. I especially love the a-line cut and pockets. It did once have 6 navy buttons on the front but i ended up yanking them off after suddenly deciding they didn't look right.
This cardigan i picked up for about £3.00 in a chairty shop. It's slightly oversized and made of this beautful, soft, good quality material that you just don't get with 'new' clothes anymore.

Recently

YSL Arty Ring, Charity shop, Topshop swallow cut out wedges, H&M underwear

A few things i have picked up recently. The YSL Arty ring i got in Selfridges when i was in London. I have wanted it for ages and didn't think i would ever find it but luckily for me it was the last one left in the colour i liked and in my size.
The second picture are all charity shop finds. I scoured every single charity shop in Penzance and had a really good day finding dodgy Levi jeans (which i then cut into shorts) a grannys nightie (needs taking up) and a mans shirt (that is now my favourite) all for less then £20.00.
I finally replaced my Topshop shoes that broke with these stupidly high wedges that make me walk like Bambi but on the plus side i'm now about 6ft tall when wearing them and they're pretty comfy.
H&M underwear, bought two sets of black and white. I really struggle with bras becasue i hate padding and for some reason every single shop that sells bras in Cornwall has padding. Triangle bras, for me are the way forward and these little crop top beauties only cost £6.99.