Dream Home files

Ever since I watched Beauty & the Beast all I have ever wanted in a home was a room for a library with a sliding ladder of course. Our little teeny cottage doesn't leave much room for a library so I don't have one yet, but it's my dream room files.

What's one thing in your dream home file?

Like My New Look?

Hello Beautiful People!

How do you like my new style?

Did I get you? Did I?

I was trying out new looks (and wigs!) earlier today when I came up with this and decided to keep it on for dinner. Needless to say, I nearly scared my mum half to death!

Question Time

Hello Beautiful People!

As mentioned before, I've been stuck in a bit of a blogging rut of late because I haven't had the time to sit down and put any sort of energy into this blog. I asked for suggestions and one suggestion was to have more 'personal' posts so....

image from weheartit

I've seen a lot of people do these sorts of posts so I won't get too in depth about it, basically this is a post to place any questions you would like to ask me and I will start to compile a FAQ page full of answers. I also feel like this will make my blog more interactive because it will give you a chance to get to know me and vice-versa.

In the mean time, I think I might do a few tags...

Thanks!

xoxo

Wish List/My Pick of the High Street #1

Hello Beautiful People!

As always, it feels like an age and as always, it has been! I've been so busy lately I even missed my blogs first birthday! I shall have to postpone my birthday giveaway until March now so stay tuned!

Anyway, with payday looming I've spent the past few weeks perusing websites and compiling a mental list of things I'm lusting after. It's been the only way to get my shopping fix as of late!

Here are some of the things I hope will be making their way home with me soon (fingers crossed!):

TOPSHOP

Stud Scatter Kimono Dress

Off White Cape Back Shift Dress

The picture does not do this gorgeous dress justice. I saw it in person and fell in love.

LOVER Black Chiffon Tie Wooden Platforms

MISS SELFRIDGE

Black Bengaline Mesh Dress

I saw this in a gorgeous salmon-pink and grey shade in store but sadly cannot find it online. I do also love it in classic black though. 

PS - if anyone can offer underwear advice for this dress it'd be appreciated! The mesh panelling and low back have me stumped bra-wise!

Raspberry Draped Bodycon Dress

Floral Crop Blouse

RIVER ISLAND

Cream Butterfly Broach Floppy Hat

Obsessed with hats at the moment. I'd pair this with oversized sunnies and probably take the butterfly off.

Beige Skater Skirt

Blue Ditsy Print Smart Palazzo Trousers

Loving the 70s inspired clothing at the moment. I'd wear this with a simple vest and some chunky heels or platforms.

Beige Shrunken Blazer

H&M

Lace Jacket

Coral Cord Bracelet

NEW LOOK

 

Striped Cricket Jumper

Collar Detail Dress

Tie Neck Floral Blouse

Paired with soft denim flares, chunky heels and Farrah Fawcett-esque hair. 

I also love it in this colour and classic cream.

Tie Peter Pan Blouse

Peter Pan Gather Shirt

Spotty Frill Blouse

ZARA

Dress with Flared Skirt

Dress with Flared Skirt (2)

I also love this in black

Dress with Pleated Skirt

I think I'll leave it there. I could go on and on but I'll show some restraint! ;) 

What's on your new season wishlist and what are your favourite picks of the moment?

Also, if you have any requests for the sort of posts you would like to see, please leave it in the comments :) 

xoxo

In and Out: Number Four

Hello Beautiful People!

Yes I know, it's been an age again! I've been so busy with work though that I hope you'll forgive me. Once my schedule settles down, normal service will hopefully resume. In the meantime I will wistfully read your posts about shopping sprees and long for my own days off!

In the mean time, here is a quick In and Out post :)

In

Illamasqua Corrupt Lipstick - It's love. It's that simple. 

Pond's Hydro Nourishing Cream - My skin is ridiculously dry at the moment due to the cold weather and having the central heating on at work but this cream actually works wonders. I couldn't be without it.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - Always a favourite. This has actually been living in my handbag recently, again due to the cold weather.

MaltEaster Bunnies - I'm a massive chocolate fan and Easter chocolate seems to taste a million times better, especially these adorable Malteaser Bunnies. I would eat them all day if I could.

Mini Eggs - See above!

Enjoying what you do - I'm currently loving my job and continuing my makeup work. I have something very exciting in the pipeline that I will share with you all shortly.

Glee - I am SUCH a Gleek.

Out

Designing business cards - The downside of following my dream!

 Dry skin and hair - As I mentioned above, the weather is playing havoc with my skin and hair. Bad times.

Not shopping - I miss my regular trips to the shops, even if it was only window shopping. I feel so behind!

There concludes my In and Out post! As you can see, everything is pretty positive at the moment.

If you have any requests for posts (seeing as I have hit a bit of a block) feel free to leave them in the comments below or send me an email at fandbfix@googlemail.com.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

xoxo

All Work....

But SO worth it.

Happy Sunday!
xoxo

Illamasqua Corrupt - It's Love.

Hello Beautiful People!

Long time no see again! I have so much to tell you guys but I'll save that for the weekend seeing as I'm no longer able to attend IMATS *sad face*

Anyway I have to tell you the main part of my news now because I can't hold it in any longer! I recently finished training to become a make-up artist! I'm not going to sit here and say I am now a professional artist because I'm not, I still need to continue training and as I'm not currently working as an artist it'd be wrong of me to claim I was!

Over the past few days I've been picking things for my kit and myself and one thing I couldn't resist after using on my course was Corrupt lipstick by Illamasqua!

It may actually be the perfect lipstick. It's also now on a waiting list online because it's so sought after so yes... I'm feeling slightly smug...

Insert cheesy webcam shot, just what this post needs!


Get your name on the waiting list girls, this is a MUST. HAVE!


xoxo

Update: Where Have I Been and IMATS!!

Hello Beautiful People!

Gosh it's been an age!

Just a very quick post to tell you where I've been -- I'm currently on an intensive training course in make-up artistry which I will go into in further depth once I finish the course. I've just completed the first week and I have to say that so far it is without a doubt the best decision I have ever made. It is tiring and it is hard work so the last thing I've wanted to do when I've finally been getting home of an evening is sit at the computer. All I want to do it eat and sleep so I'm going to have so much to catch up on when I get back!!

On to IMATS. I think (fingers crossed!) I will be working there on both the Saturday and the Sunday which I am so ridiculously excited about even though it will mean leaving home at about 5am on the Saturday! Will any of you be at IMATS? If so, it'd be lovely to meet some of you so comment below if you will be and if you're interested in catching up! Alternatively, I'm sure there are already meet-ups planned but I simply haven't had time to look through any blog posts so maybe someone could share those details with me below?


Take care girls and I hope to speak to you all soon!

xoxo

Christmas/New Year Contest Winners!

Hello Beautiful People!

Happy New Year! I hope you have a happy, healthy and wonderful 2011!

On to the giveaway... I could fill this out with oodles of rambling but I know you just want to know who won so I shall resit the urge to speak!

Both winners were chosen by random.org!

Winner Number One: LnnK at LA Inspiration

 Lonneke will receive Viva Glam GaGa as the MAC Lipstick of her choice; the Sleek Sparkle palette and the 'Mystery Gift' which I am sure she will reveal to you when it arrives!

Winner Number Two: Lisa at Golden Glow

Lisa will receive Spartan nail polish by Illamasqua as the nail polish of her choice; the Sleek Sparkle palette and a 'Mystery Gift' which again, I am sure she will let you know what it is!


Congratulations to both winners and thank you to everybody who entered! Keep a look out for more giveaways like this in future!


xoxo