Mothers Day

Mothers Day is the set day a year where children and grandchildren get too spoil their mums even more than usual. Usually, every year my brother and I buy our mum a present, make breakfast followed by a day out somewhere. However illness' have put a stop to our plan on going to Llandudno for the day, it is a beach, so instead we went on a brisk walk. It was freezing cold. Despite not feeling my toes, I used my new camera, Nikon J5, to take some shots of our walk.

One More Challenge

Hello everyone! As some of you may have noticed my blogging has been hit and miss at the moment, due to large amounts of final college work, part time jobs and living the life of a 17 year old. I hope you can forgive me. 

However, during my absence I signed up to do something exciting, challenging and maybe a bit out of my league... In May I will be taking part in the Great Manchester Run 10k running for the British Heart Foundation in memory of my Grandad. My target, set up on JustGiving was £250, but within just two week's I SMASHED that target and raised over £300. My fourth week is approaching in my bid to fund raise, I have set a new target of £500, already I have £448!

But why am I doing this you may ask?

I tend to do things on a whim. I do not fully think or consider the great time, effort and motivation, events or activities will take until I'm well in the depths of the challenge. This year I knew I wanted to raise money in some sort of way for this charity as they provide the UK with valuable research into saving more hearts! When I searched a list of events the charity was holding this year it included mountain hikes, London too Paris cycling and then multiple runs. I am not a runner. I walk and do yoga, that's about it for my exercise. So setting myself the challenge to run 10k within 3 months has become daunting and scary. Despite the feeling of fear, the support I have received from family and friends has been truly honourable and motivating. 

At the end of the day, a challenge is for a purpose, to prove you can accomplish something, raise money or make the people around you proud. 

So what is your challenge of 2016?

The Casual Look

Leather Jacket | WALLIS
Top | Primark
Jeans | Topshop
Shoes | Primark
Bag | French Connection
Fur Poof | New Look

For me, the most important thing about fashion, is comfort. I can not feel confident in an item of clothing I am uncomfortable in. My typical day- to- day look usually consists of jeans and a pretty top. As the weather in the UK is hit and miss at the moment, with frosty mornings but sunny afternoons, I'll either be wearing a simple leather jacket (as it goes with everything) or a pretty pastel winter coat to create a more sophisticated look. 

For shoes I tend to pick edgier shoes for more plain outfits like the one featured above. Any shoe that has a chunky heel and a peep toe, is a firm winner in my eyes in creating a more interesting look. I adore this pair of black peep toe boots from Primark, the peep toe combined with the long silver zip definitely makes the shoes look more expensive than £16!

Like shoes, bags play a large role in what makes an outfit good in my wardrobe. Whether a pretty decorated clutch bag to spice up a little black dress or a cute tote bag with the additional fur poof. This bag shown in the picture, was a Christmas present from my parents and I absolutely LOVE it. The long black strap makes it easy to wear, the size is large enough to fit the daily essentials, purse, phone, pouch ect. With the fur poof added, I think it creates a classic/ winters look, also, the bag is made up of two textures, the top flap is a black suede combined with the black leather for the base. 

Coat | Miss Selfridge

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Autumn Buys

As it was pay day last week, I couldn't resist splashing the cash and revamping my wardrobe for autumn/ winter, so on Sunday my mum and I went on a shopping spree to Chester which is a cute city in the UK. After spending lunch time in a cafe called 'Mad Hatters Tea Room', filling up on baked sweet potato and hot chocolate, we hit the shops for some seasonal must haves. My favourite thing I purchased on the shopping trip was a Pandora Bracelet. Pandora bracelets are hugely popular as they can mean a variety of things from the charms you can buy. For myself, I wanted to buy a charm which was incredibly personal. Earlier this year my Granddad sadly passed away, so as a way to remember him and my grandma, I brought a beautiful angel wing in silver with a 14 carrot gold heart alongside the bracelet itself. I am ordering the ' Family', safety chain also. I also brought lots of essential items for the rest of the year.

New Look| £22.99

New Look| £19.99

Primark| £2.50

Primark| £6

Primark| Christmas Jumper: £12
Penguin Mug: £3

New Look| £14.99

OOTD| Checked Vibe

Today, my friends and I went out for lunch to a cute, little, nearby cafe for soup and tea, as the weather was lovely and sunny, for Autumn, we headed back mine for a further chin- wag. Many cups of hot chocolate later, we indulged in some yummy doughnuts. Here is what I wore:

Top| New Look

Skirt| boohoo.com

Boots| ASOS

Necklace| Top Shop

The Autumn Tag

1. Favourite Autumn Scent?

I love candles and room sprays with a Spiced Apple and Cinnamon Scent, it just reminds me that Christmas is around the corner! I also love the smell of wood burning which is a regular weekend 'thing' as we like to roast marshmallows over the open fire when the weather get's cooler. 

2. The Thing I Love Most About Autumn

I defiantly love Autumn for the weather, I'm more of a cosy- give me tea and a blanket- kinda girl, so Summer isn't my favourite season. I also love how social able the months are with Halloween, Bonfire Night and the Christmas Spirit/ NYE around the corner.

3. My Favourite Drinks and Food's To Eat

I'm a sucker for a good hot chocolate either from Starbucks or Lint Chocolate power mix topped with lots of mini marshmallows in my favourite mug! As in England the weather get's fairly cold and brittle, especially in the final weeks of Autumn, my family and I love stodge, home cooked meals. Such as Beef Stew and Dumplings, typical Roast Dinner and I LOVE making my Spicy Tomato Soup and Home made Walnut Bread. 

4. Seasonal Trends I Love

Recently I have been loving the Suede trend, even brought myself a beautiful burnt orange A- Line suede skirt from Primark... just £8! Of course Tartan is up there as well as I feel it's a typical seasonal trend with tartan scarf's and skirts making an appearance once again. However I also really like Black Chelsea Boots with a thick small heel and Peep toe finish, I feel these types of shoes are very chic and edgy for the cooler months, perfect for spicing up your jeans and jumper combo!

5. Seasonal Hobbies

As it gets cooler and more, I need a thick jumper and ear muffs, weather, I do tend to stay indoors a lot more. One hobby I always do, all year round, is baking. I love baking cakes, bread and tarts. As it comes to Autumn and Winter I intend on baking a lot, I've already decided I'm attempting a Ginger Bread House for Christmas! I also LOVE reading, whether it's a chick lit or a mystery thriller, something about being all cosy underneath the duvet with candles burning and a cup of tea makes my nights better. 

Barcelona Photo Diary Part 2

Day 4| Beach Day

This day we made the 30 minute walk to the beach. Many people think Barcelona doesn't have a beach as it is a City, however the beach is a lovely long strip of sandy shores and clearly blue water. On our walk back after spending the morning there, we ventured through small streets of the city, captivated by the variety of shops and spotting the odd church along our way. 

Day 5| Bus Tour

On this day we decided to go on a bus tour where you can hop on and off at any destination you choose along the way. The sighs were breath taking, the combination of the old fashioned city combined with modern day is such a pleasing contrast. One of the destinations we stopped off at was the Palace which is an impressive feature, overlooking the rest of Barcelona. Sadly the foundation weren't working but the Palace itself was very remarkable. Afterwards we went to the Olympic Park which again, gave us great views of Barcelona. As temperatures rose to late 20's and us being British, couldn't take the heat much longer, we went back to the Irish Bar for cocktails. 

Day 6| Sagrada Familia

Day 6 was hands down my most favorite day from the holiday, Sagrada Familia. The cities most popular destination which, not surprising was very extraordinary. It is a cathedral which after 100 years has still not be completed, is it such a surprise from the amazing detail though? Nope. The outside is covered with details of Jesus and figures with different meanings. Inside is just as good. The tall stained glass windows are coloured in colourful and bright glass, reflecting a ray of colours throughout the center when the sun shines on it. The ceiling carries the detail from outside, inside and the staircases and patterned with Gaudi's style. 

After gawping for hours, we went for a walk back to the harbor to watch the sunset which is one of my favorite things to do as I am fascinated by the sky. 

Day 7| Final Day

Sadly day 7 was our final day, after having a hectic and tiring few days we chose to chill and relax on the beach front before going out for a lovely meal. 

I was very supersized at how much there was to do in Barcelona as I and I'm sure many others assume theirs just the odd thing to see. I could have happily stayed their for a further week, continuing exploring the cities high lights and cute little streets. Thankfully the weather was wonderful for saying it was September it sure carried on the Summer Holiday Vibe. 

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! See Part 1 here